IL LUNARIO DELLA PASTA ASCIUTTA a cura di Gustavo Traglia.
Milan, Italy: Casa Editrice Ceschina, 1956. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo (8vo). Very good condition / Good+ condition (DJ). Item #014155
403 pages of text. Original hardcover binding with minor shelfwear. Unclipped dustjacket has several chips, including a large one at the base of the spine, and a large clear tape repair; protected in archival mylar. Contains hundreds of photographs, including many full color plates. Many of these photographs reproduce historic illustrations of pasta makers and/or pasta consumption, and others are photographs of table settings and serving suggestions appropriate for authentic and elegant Italian service and dining. Two previous owner business stamps on the front endpaper, with no other markings in the text except for a few small pencil checkmarks (erasable if you so choose). Two pages with tears with no loss of text. Want to know the difference between le Armellette and Armelline? How about Crestina Rigata and Crestina Liscia? Text is in Italian. First edition.
Price: $125.00