An absolutely charming, and meticulously crafted set of 12 miniature volumes in a custom rosewood case focused on culinary and social arts in the medieval era. The volumes include original researched works and imprints of rare works from the period.
Included are:
Medieval Dining Decorum.
Culinary Art of the Middle Ages.
The Kitchen of the Middle Ages.
Aphorisms of Salerne.
Medieval Spirits. (2 volumes).
A Feast for the King.
The Vow of the Pheasant. (2 volumes).
Partridges in a Pair.
Taillevent King's Cook.
The Greedy Emperor.
Buchman, Natalie. Et al. Medieval Digest. Longboat Key, FL. Natalie W. Buchman Books LLC. 2001.
Twelve volumes. Each just 25x20mm and elaborately decorated in gilt. Housed in a custom felt-lined polished rosewood hinged box from the edition of 350.
Another copy offered at PBA with an estimate of $700 - $1000.
A near fine copy with only the slightest handling to the box and a minor smudge on felt.
