David, Elizabeth. Mediterranean and French Country Food. London: The Cookery Book Club, 1968. Book Club. 221pp +205pp, blue boards with gilt letters on spine, lightly foxed throughout, drawings by John Minton. 2 books in one, separately numbered and with individual title pages. A few dogeared pages, otherwise in excellent shape, unmarked. Dj in mylar cover, a few small wear marks, otherwise near fine, with a perfect front cover. Near Fine in near fine dust-jacket. Hardcover.Elizabeth David is rightfully famous for her recipes and knowledge of European cookery. The recipe for coq au vin is a classic, including a stick of butter and an entire bottle of red wine. Great recipes and a beautiful book. (#364) $10.50

Borer, Eva Marie. Tante Heidi’s Swiss Kitchen. Kingswood: Kaye & Ward, 1965. Reprint. 148pp, blue cloth with gold letters on spine. Last few pages have bumped lower corners. Traces of a sticker on rear endpaper. DJ in mylar cover has sunned spine but is complete and near new. Near Fine in fine dust-jacket. Hardcover. English book with many Swiss recipes. Fondue, cherry jam, Sausage Dishes, Cakes, Pastries, Meat and Poultry Dishes, and the original recipe for real Muesli. A section on modern Health Cookery is interesting, with fruit and vegetable juices, salads, presenting raw vegetables, fruit dishes and vegetable cookery. (#365) $9.00

Guinaudeau, Z. Fez: Traditional Moroccan Cooking. Rabat: Serif, 1957. First edition. 130pp, Pictorial wraps, inscription on ffep from 1960. Kitchen copy, binding is repaired, all pages intact with some loose. Foxing throughout. Fair. Paperback. Rare, fragile cookbook with traditional Moroccan cuisine. Authentic recipes. 53-year-old book is complete but for reference and is wonderful source of real ethnic cuisine. (#370) $5.50

Huey, Huang Su. Chinese Appetizers and Garnishes. Wei Chuans Cooking, 1982. First printing. ISBN: 9780941676014. 151pp +advertising. Color photo on cover, plastic cover on book. Rubber stamp of bookstore on inside back cover. Fine. Paperback. Truly astounding garnish designs, extremely elaborate carving of vegetables and slicing of food to create over-the-top garnishes, must be seen to be believed. Color photos throughout with step-by-step illustrations on how to create each dish. Author creates a “fish net” from a single carrot. Amazing craftmanship. (#371) $12.75