Luchow’s German Cookbook - The Story and the Favorite Dishes of America’s Most Famous German Restaurant by Leonard Jan Mitchell (owner) and with introduction and illustrations by Ludwig Bemelmans

Flat-signed on the dedication page by Jan Mitchell.

Published in 1954 by Doubleday. First edition, early printing. In original binding and dust jacket. Octavo, 224 pages including index. Illustrated. Includes two vintage Luchow’s postcards circa 1950s -60s (now in a polypropylene bag).

Overall Condition: NEAR FINE/VG

Lüchow's was a restaurant at 110 East 14th Street at Irving Place in East Village (near Union Square) in Manhattan, New York City, with the property running clear through the block to 13th Street. It was established in 1882 – at a time when the surrounding neighborhood was primarily residential– when a German immigrant, August Lüchow, purchased the cafe where he worked as a bartender and waiter. Lüchow's remained in operation at this place for a full century, becoming a favorite establishment for people in the entertainment world, helped by its proximity to the Academy of Music, the city's opera house, as well as Steinway Hall and Tammany Hall, where other entertainment was offered.

CONDITION

This book is in beautiful NEAR FINE condition - minimal edge wear and rubbing, very clean interior with no writing or wear, a little to page edges and pages else FINE (many would rate it FINE).

The dust jacket is in VERY GOOD condition - unclipped, colorful and complete. Edge wear crinkling, light chipping and some small tears and creases along head of spine. Top rim of flaps shows sunning. Front flap crease near price.

Overall, a beautiful signed copy!

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