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BEN (Paul, pseudonym of Paul Benjamin CHAREAU) and A. DESREZ. Science of living well or Monograph of the kitchen considered under its physical, intellectual and moral aspect. Guide for the housewife; followed by a thousand new recipes. Paris, Melle Émélie Desrez, 1845-1846. In-8, havana half calf, smooth spine, black title (Binding of the period). (4) ff., 225 pp. Second edition, printed on two columns, and illustrated with numerous figures in the text. This famous work had first appeared in 14 issues in 1844. The "critical" and "practical" parts are followed by numerous recipes (soups, large pieces, hot starters, roasts, entremets, sauces and stews). Some foxing. Small rubs to the binding. Vicar, 82.

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BEN (Paul, pseudonym of Paul Benjamin CHAREAU) and A. DESREZ. Science of living well or Monograph of the kitchen considered under its physical, intellectual and moral aspect. Guide for the housewife; followed by a thousand new recipes. Paris, Melle Émélie Desrez, 1845-1846. In-8, havana half calf, smooth spine, black title (Binding of the period). (4) ff., 225 pp. Second edition, printed on two columns, and illustrated with numerous figures in the text. This famous work had first appeared in 14 issues in 1844. The "critical" and "practical" parts are followed by numerous recipes (soups, large pieces, hot starters, roasts, entremets, sauces and stews). Some foxing. Small rubs to the binding. Vicar, 82.

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