BEARD, JAMES WITH JOSE WILSON - Beard on Food

NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1974. Hardcover. 039448505X; Back cover has several small, shallow dents, else very minor wear on the clean, sound binding. Contents are almost like new. Moderate edge wear, minor soil on complete DJ. ; 9-3/8" Tall, 335pp. Slick yellow boards, green cloth spine, bright gold lettering. COOKBOOK. Second printing before publication. "Here is James Beard at his best: relaxed, savoring food memories of the past, ranging over Earthy Subjects, indulging in Whims of Taste, aroused to new Inspirations and Improvisations, pondering over the peculiarities of the American palate, sharing his latest gastronomic adventures - people, places, travel - and always coming up with the perfect recipe to cap the occasion. " Illustrated endpapers. Index. Top edge colored maroon. Contents are printed in red and green.. Very Good- in Good dust jacket .