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(*NEW ARRIVAL*) (Fruit) Leclerc, Henri. Les Fruits de France: Historique, Dietetique & Therapeutique

$200.00

273 + numerous ad pp. Illus. with elegant vignettes at the top of each chapter. Dec. tan wrappers. First Edition. Paris: Masson & Co., 1925.

A beautiful book on the history and uses of French fruit (and the occasional nut), including chapters on cherries, raspberries, peaches, medlars, pistachios, almonds, quince, apricots, pears, jujubes, chestnuts, etc. 

Some wear along spine; half-title cut in half, else very good. Scarce.

 

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