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Food & drink.- Leonardi (Francesco) L'Apicio moderno ossia l'arte apprestare ogni sorta di vivande, 6 vol., some foxing, contemporary vellum, some staining or light soiling, [Bitting p.282; Paelari-Henssler, I, p. 427; Vicaire 514], [Rome], no printer, 1790; and another, Italian Cookery, 8vo & 12mo (7) ⁂ Rare first edition of this comprehensive and important work by the cook to Catherine II, Empress of Russia. The work reflects Leonardi's extensive travels in that as well as outlining the history of Italian cookery he also draws upon other cuisines, including French, Turkish, Russian, Polish and English. Included is a glossary of French culinary terms and an extensive list of wines.