Published by Collins, 1960
Seller: Crooked House Books & Paper, CBA, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Brown cloth with gilt titles on spine, 8vo, 816 pages, decorations throughout by John Leigh-Pemberton; A well kept copy; price clipped dust jacket is creased in places. This book, "epitomises a lifetime of gastronomic endeavour and is edited with wit, wisdom, and not a little of the salty common sense of a Frenchman who has tasted most things in his life and has retained a palate sensitive to fine wine and food, appreciative of good and tolerant of most".
Published by Collins, London, 1963
Seller: Banfield House Booksellers, Gympie, QLD, Australia
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Leigh-Pemberton, John (illustrator). Revised. 816 pages. The first one volume edition. Contains extensive further revisions, especially in the Wine section. Foxing endpaper and edges. Size: 8vo 21 x 14cm(thick).
Published by Collins. London, 1963
Seller: Addyman Books, Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
Collins. 1963. Hardback, with DW. Further revised edition. Brown boards, with debossed image on front board. Gilt spine lettering. Ex-library stamps only to title page. Front pastedown has ex-libris and ownership stamps. Page edges browned, page contents clean and sound. Top page edge sprayed and faded. A charming copy in a well worn wrapper, with creases and chips - lacking small portions, not affecting text. An extensive and authoritative reference on gastronomy and wine, combining Simon's lifetime of expertise in food, wine and culinary culture.
Published by Collins, 1960
Seller: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, United Kingdom
unknown_binding. Condition: Good. 1952 Collins edition complete and unabridged on Brown cloth with owner's name to end paper.