Hardcover
1817 · Paris
by Viard, Alendré
Paris: Chez Barba, 1817. Hardcover. Contemporary tree calf, spine ruled and decorated in gilt, brown morocco label. Very good. 485 pages. 21 x 13 cm. Le Cuisiner Royal is a renowned French cookbook originally published as Le Cusinier Impérial in 1806. The book's title changed to reflect political regime changes in France: 1806 during Napoleon's rule, 1817 after the restoration of the Bourbons. This culinary encyclopedia was an essential reference work for French professional chefs throughout the 19th century. This revised edition was expanded with 150 new articles covering a wide range of culinary topics, including: The art of cooking and pastry-making (truncated)