BRILLAT-SAVARIN, Jean Anthelme. Physiologie du goût ou Médit - Lot 19

BRILLAT-SAVARIN, Jean Anthelme. Physiologie du goût ou Méditations de Gastronomie transcendante. Published in Paris by Alphonse Pigoreau in 1848. 2 volumes, small in-12. Black and purple bradel boards, red titles, untrimmed. (2) ff., XI, 176 pp. ; (2) ff., 185 pp. 8 plates hors-texte per volume. Slight crack between front cover and title page of each volume. Very slightly oiled spine. An interesting gastronomic work, originally published anonymously in 1825, which met with resounding success. This edition, introduced by Eugène Bareste, is illustrated with sixteen beautiful full-page figures depicting various dishes and culinary trades. Charming hardback for this gastronomic classic.