Le Cuisinier Moderne ~ Paris ~1887 ~ G. Garlin

Scarce copy of Le Cuisinier Moderne ou Les Secrets De L'Art Culinaire by Gustave Garlin. Published by Garnier Freres, Paris, 1887, Volume 2.

This French treasure has 60 full black & white plates, 330 drawings, and includes info on 'Menus - Haute Cuisine - Patisserie - Glaces - Office, etc. suivi d'un dictionnaire complet des termes techniques.'

Hardcover with very heavily foxed pages. The pages have torn away from the spine, but is still held together. Wear to the cloth cover. Book weighs over 6 pounds and measures 13" by 9-1/2" by 2-1/4."

Very interesting and collectible.