Von allen Speysen und Gerichten &c Aller hand art künstlich wol zu kochen [Kuchenmeisterei]

Platina, Bartholomaeus (pseudo)

Augsburg: Heinrich Steiner, 1537.

Hardcover (Vellum). Good Condition. Item #CAT000882

Rebound in an old rubricated manuscript leaf. Endpapers refreshed, title and g1-4 in old and fine facsimile. Trimmed a little close early on almost touching the running title. A rare German cookbook that was attributed to Platina, the compiler of the first printed cookbook (ca. 1470) but is by an unknown author and is a reorganization of the Kuchenmeisterei first published around 1480. Bookplate of Hans Gieraths on front pastedown. (4), XXVII, (1) leaves (last leaf possibly supplied from another edition). Weiss 2147, Notaker 701.24

Wurst von vischen, krepsen, Lungen, turten, long section of wine recipes (and instructions for when wine is not allowed). An interesting collection of recipes melding medieval and renaissance cookery. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Inventory No: CAT000882.

Price: $2,500.00