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Lot 5:
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(1) Hardback Three Volume Set Rigaud Bon Vivant Cook and Drink Books with Zebra Cloth Covers and red faux leather spines in black faux leather case including vintage wine chart including The Art of Mixing Drinks based on Esquire Drink Book 8th edition C. 1966; The Complete Book of Oriental Cooking by Myra Waldo c. 1965; and The Art of French Cooking by Fernande Gardin 10th edition C. 1965; all published by Bantam Books New York. Set measures 7 3/4" x 5 1/4" x 2 7/16".
Condition: Good condition – books have toning to pages and some staining consistent with use. Cloth covers have light soiling. Faux leather spines show some cracking. Gilt lettering on spines faded. Drink book has some pages torn. Black case missing one piece at bottom that read "Bon Vivant" where linen is visible. Vintage wine chart has crease and foxing. Includes three note cards with hand-written recipes. Please see photos.
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