{"product_id":"mastering-art-french-cooking-julia-child-1971","title":"Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volume One Julia Child 1971 Hardcover Reading Copy with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume One\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the most influential cookbooks ever published, introducing generations of home cooks to classic French cuisine. Written by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, and Simone Beck, this iconic Alfred A. Knopf edition is packed with detailed instruction, illustrations, and timeless recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy is best suited for someone looking for a well-loved reading and cooking copy. The interior remains clean and completely usable, while the dust jacket shows significant wear from years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle \u0026amp; Simone Beck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copyright 1961; Twentieth Printing, May 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 684 pages plus index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10¼ x 7½ x 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sidonie Coryn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair \/ Reading Copy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText pages are clean, crisp, and fully readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding remains intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic cookbook complete with index.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior shows considerably less wear than the dust jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket has heavy wear with large tears, missing pieces, edge loss, and creasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow age staining visible on the dust jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy edge wear and chipping around the jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorners and spine ends show rubbing and wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral age toning consistent with a frequently used vintage cookbook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLike New:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little to no visible wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light shelf and handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with moderate signs of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cosmetic wear but complete and fully usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1961, \u003cem\u003eMastering the Art of French Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-community-cookbooks\" title=\" transformed American home cooking by making traditional French techniques approachable. \"\u003e transformed American home cooking by making traditional French techniques approachable.\u003c\/a\u003e Julia Child's detailed explanations and practical instruction helped define modern cookbook writing and continue to inspire cooks decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis twentieth printing from 1971 offers the classic content in a vintage Knopf edition, making it an excellent kitchen reference or affordable addition for Julia Child collectors who value usability over appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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