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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. Marjorie S. Groves (illustrator). First edition. A scarce first edition of this quirky culinary gem, providing recipes and tips for the preparation and eating of snails. In the publisher's original paper wraps with ring binding.This copy is a first edition.This is a delightful unique culinary guide dedicated to the preparation of snails, providing a brief history of their culinary use, folk lore surrounding them, how to catch them, the species of snail best suited for eating, and where to buy them should you not fancy catching your own. Recipes include "Snail Fondue", "Nigerian Snail Soup", "Snails Montpellier Style", "Snails in Champagne" "Spanish Stuffed Snails" "Snails du Marquis", "Curried Snails", Snails Sweet and Sour", Snails in Anchovy Butter" and much more, with illustrations throughout. In the publisher's original paper wraps with ring binding. Externally, excellent. Rear wrap is slightly age toned with one or two handling marks. Previous owner's small sticker label to rear paste down. Slight rubbing to ring binding. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. book.