Description
The signed first edition, first printing of Beard on Bread by James Beard.
Octavo, xiv, 230, viii, [2]pp. Publisher’s pictorial boards, top edge dyed yellow, brown endpapers. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page. Illustrated throughout with drawings by Karl Stuecklen. In the publisher’s near fine dust jacket, $7.95 on the front flap, “10/73” date code on rear flap, short closed tears at head of the spine, bright illustrations.
Signed by James Beard on the front free endpaper in brown pen.
Beard’s best-selling book during his lifetime, Beard on Bread presents 100 bread recipes and variations, including sourdough, challah, brioche, fruit breads, Parker House rolls, buttermilk white bread, and regional American breads, with practical instruction for home bakers.
