Simca's Cuisine [Signed & Inscribed by Author]

New York: Knopf, 1972. First edition (unstated). Quarto in pale yellow decorative jacket; xvi, 326, xiv pages illustrations 24 cm. Errata sheet laind in. About fine(-) in very good to very good(+) jacket with very minor spotting to jacket front and mild wear to spine head and tail of same. Minor spotting to a few leaves. Binding tight. An attractive copy now in archival mylar. . Hardcover. ISBN: 9780394474496, 039447449X

Signed iand inscribed by Beck on half-title. 100 recipes adapted to American needs in 31 menus designed for every sort of occasion. ¶ Simone “Simca” Beck (1904–1991) was an esteemed French chef and cookbook author whose refined yet approachable mastery of traditional cuisine helped introduce French cooking to the English-speaking world. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu, she co-authored Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) with Julia Child and Louisette Bertholle, a landmark work that demystified classic techniques for home cooks. Beck’s later books, including Simca’s Cuisine and New Menus from Simca’s Cuisine, reflect her deep regional knowledge of Normandy and Provence and her insistence on precision, flavor, and conviviality. Her legacy endures as a bridge between French culinary heritage and modern domestic gastronomy.| Authors' inscriptions (Provenance), Authors' presentation inscriptions (Provenance), Cookbooks, Cookbooks 1970-1979, Cooking, French, Livres de cuisine, cookbooks