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ALI-BAB ( pseudo of Henri BABINSKI ): Practical...

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ALI-BAB ( pseudo of Henri BABINSKI ): Practical Gastronomy. Culinary studies followed by the Treatment of the obesity of the gourmands. Paris, Flammarion, January 25, 1923, third edition entirely revised, large in-4 burgundy half-chagrin with corners, spine ribbed, gilt head, cover cons. 1107 - (5) pp, Introduction of the First edition (1907), Table of contents, Alphabetical table. THE Great Classic of 20th century culinary literature, first published in 1907. The recipes are preceded by a historical sketch on gastronomy through the ages and on foreign cuisines. This edition, the third, is the basis for all subsequent editions. Nice copy.