San Francisco à la Carte: A Cookbook

The dust jacket of this first edition shows signs of wear, including tears and edge wear, but remains intact. The hardcover is in good condition, maintaining the book's structural integrity. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions, making it a well-preserved copy for its age.

"San Francisco à la Carte: A Cookbook," authored by The Junior League of San Francisco, was published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1979. This edition, originating from Garden City, New York, captures the diverse and vibrant culinary landscape of San Francisco. It is a first edition, as indicated by the number line, making it a valuable find for collectors of regional cookbooks. The Junior League's compilation offers a glimpse into California's rich food culture, providing recipes that reflect the social life and customs of San Francisco. This edition is especially significant for enthusiasts of American cookery and those interested in the gastronomic traditions of California. The book's dust jacket shows wear, with noticeable tears and edge wear, yet the integrity of the hardcover remains intact, preserving the book's content for culinary historians and collectors alike.