Cooking in a Castle: The Royal Recipes of France, 1965 First Edition

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Explore the culinary splendor of French castles with Cooking in a Castle by William I. Kaufman. This 1965 first edition … Read more Explore the culinary splendor of French castles with Cooking in a Castle by William I. Kaufman. This 1965 first edition hardcover, published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, showcases recipes once served in the royal courts and noble estates of France.

Photographed and written by Kaufman himself, the book includes elegant French dishes, historical anecdotes, and romantic imagery of châteaux kitchens and banquet halls. A rare find with its original dust jacket and decorative cream cover featuring a fleur-de-lis emblem.

Good vintage condition. Dust jacket shows age-related wear including edge chips, mild soiling, and a small tear along bottom. Inner pages are clean, binding tight, and original cover boards (cream with gilt fleur-de-lis design) are in very good condition. Please see photographs.

Dimensions:
• Length: 9.25”
• Width: 6.25”
• Depth: 0.875” See less