How to carve a calf's head: exceptionally rare work on the art of carving and presenting meat
KLETTEN, Andraeas [and/or Georg Philipp HARSDÖRFFER].
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Jena, Casparus Freyschmied, 1657. 2 parts in 1 volume. Oblong (ca. 10.5 x 16 cm). With an engraved frontispiece and 24 engraved illustrations, including 23 engravings of the proper ways to carve meat, and one large, folding engraving of the tools of the trade. Further with 4 tables showcasing how to present food on the table, and head- and tailpieces made up of typographical ornaments at the beginning and end of each part. Contemporary vellum. [12], 26; 27-106 [=79] pp. Full description
€ 15,000
Jena, Casparus Freyschmied, 1657. 2 parts in 1 volume. Oblong (ca. 10.5 x 16 cm). With an engraved frontispiece and 24 engraved illustrations, including 23 engravings of the proper ways to carve meat, and one large, folding engraving of the tools of the trade. Further with 4 tables showcasing how to present food on the table, and head- and tailpieces made up of typographical ornaments at the beginning and end of each part. Contemporary vellum. [12], 26; 27-106 [=79] pp. Full description