Meine Kunst in Kuche und Restaurant. Erfahrungen und kulinarische Anschauungen eines internationalen Kochs. Mit uberr hundert eigenen Rezepten. Signed and inscribed by Alfred Walterspiel, with ephemeral items.
Munchen, Germany: Selbstverlag (self-published), 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo (8vo). Very good+ condition / Very good+ condition (DJ). Item #007105
478 pages of text. Hardcover binding with minimal shelfwear, including tiny bumps to corners. Unclipped dustjacket with minor rubbing to extremities, and a few small tears; protected in archival mylar. Illustrated with a portrait of Walterspiel. Signed and inscribed by the author to Mrs. Kenneth Ruhling of Chicago. Text is in perfect condition. Included are three hand-colored engraved Christmas cards with printed greeting; one of Klaus Walterspiel and two of Georg and Klaus Walterspiel; the engravings are architectural scenes taken from Gunkel engravings from 1850. The original import receipt from 1958 is included, as are two recipes on Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten - Restaurant Walterspiel stationery. First edition.
Price: $175.00