Muddy WatersLivre Rare Book
Our Favourite Dish: The Theatre Recipe Book
1952réf. 967F52London: Putnam & Co 1952 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5". None. An excellent example of the charming first edition of this collection of recipes from the stars of the West End with contributions from Laurence Olivier Peter Ustinov Vivian Leigh Laurence Olivier and more. The first edition first impression of this uncommon work.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.This delightful work featuring 250 recipes contributed by iconic figures from British theatre was published as a fundraiser for the Actors" Orphanage.The collection showcases a fascinating mix of homely comfort foods and aspirational mid‑century glamour with Sir Laurence Olivier offering a classic blanquette de veau and Vivien Leigh sharing a simple brandy snaps recipe while Noel Coward contributes the intriguingly named "Warsaw concerto".Compiled by Mrs Prince Littler and edited by Naomi Waters the work includes facsimile signatures from contributors In the publisher's original cloth binding with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally fine. Light handling marks to dust wrapper front wrap with small losses to back strip head and tail with tape repairs to dust wrapper reverse at back strip head and head of rear wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine Putnam & Co hardcover
Rooke Books · Royaume-Uni595,00 £GB≈ 710,63 €
