first edition Hardcover
1985 · New York
by Righter, Evie, text [; with wine suggestions by Gerald Asher]
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394545893 . An attractive first edition/first printing in about Fine condition, seemingly unread, in alike, lightly spine-sunned dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down; The Gourmet's Menus for Contemporary Living is a cookbook that offers recipes for a variety of contemporary dishes. The book contains recipes for dishes such as braised short rib with roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon, roasted chicken with fig, and blackberry and raspberry tart. The book also features wine suggestions by Gerald Asher, who is a wine expert.; Color Photographs; 4to . (Inventory #: 21802)