A beef eater george vasey (3 risultati)
Editore: Grant Dahlstrom, Pasadena, 1971
- Rilegato
Da: Wm Burgett Bks and Collectibles, san diego, CA, U.S.A.Wm Burgett Bks and Collectibles
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 4 stelleCondizione: Usato - Molto buono
EUR 20,45
EUR 3,46 spedizioneSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. One of a limited edition of 250 copies. Very good hard cover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Altre immaginiEditore: John Russell Smith, London, 1847
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- Prima edizione
Da: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, Regno UnitoRooke Books PBFA
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleMembro dell’associazione: PBFA
Condizione: Usato - Quasi ottimo
EUR 330,11
EUR 22,13 spedizioneSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloCloth. Condizione: Near Fine. First edition. The vanishingly scarce first edition of this satirical and informative exploration of global eating habits, charmingly illustrated with amusing vignettes. A very scarce first edition.George Vasey, a writer of miscellanies, presents a series of vignettes that depict the diverse dietary… practices of different cultures, ranging from the austere meals of American Indians to the elaborate feasts of French cuisine.With charming vignette illustrations throughout.Rebound, with endpapers renewed. Former owner's inscription to title page head.The book combines anthropological observations with humour, aiming to entertain and educate readers about the omnivorous nature of humans. Rebound in cloth backed boards, with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Pages a touch age toned to perimeters, otherwise clean and bright. Near Fine. Not Stated (illustratore). book.
Editore: JOHN RUSELL SMITH, London, 1847
Da: lizzyoung bookseller, Fall River, MA, U.S.A.lizzyoung bookseller
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Usato
EUR 245,09
EUR 3,46 spedizioneSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloCardboard covers. 88 pages. 16.5 x 10.5 cm. The author offers a witty tour of the world's eating habits, from the austere fare of American Indians to the lavish tables of French cuisine. A spirited series of short vignettes on eating customs - blended with a "light" anthropological observation with a humorous touch. Illustrated…throughout with charming vignettes. Previous owner's bookplate on verso of cover: Ex-Libris Polly and Dudley Blanchard. Title page lightly toned. Covers rubbed with some chips to spine. Hinges cracked but holding. Tan cardboard covers, paper spine. Good.
