19th century HEDONISM. GASTRONOMIC CRITIC. MONSELET (Charles - Lot 219

19th century HEDONISM. GASTRONOMIC CRITIC. MONSELET (Charles). Gastronomie, récits de table. Paris, Charpentier et Cie, 1874. In-12, [2] f. (fx. title, title), III-396 p. Bradel purple half-percaline with slightly later corners, brown title-piece, gilt fleuron and date, gilt head, untrimmed, cover preserved. Unusual and much-desired Princeps. First edition. One of 50 numbered copies on Hollande, the only large paper (no. 7). "One of the most charming 19th-century books on the joys of the table. In addition to the gastronomic poems that sing of semolina, trout and pig, there are numerous historical anecdotes (...) restaurant souvenirs, and many extraordinary recipes...". Oberlé, 220. Vicaire, 606. Spine a little tarnished and slight oxidation on a few pages, but a good copy.