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ROMOLI, DOMENICO. La Singolare Dottrina . . . dell'Ufficio dello Scalco. [16], 376 leaves, with leaves 184 and 185 laid in from another copy. 8vo, 151x102 mm, contemporary limp vellum, spine darkened with horizontal crack, rear hinge split; stain in outer and lower margins of opening leaves, dark stain in lower outer corners of leaves 235 through 249, ink smudges on leaves 241-42, rear endpapers lacking. Early signature of M[ar?]ia-Lisabetta Curini on title. Venice: (Michele Tramezzino, 1560)
first edition. "A popular treatise for Cooks and Maîtres d'Hôtel, dealing with the choice, preparation, and service of various foods, as well as the choice, care, and service of wine" (Simon). Menus for an entire year are contained in book 4 (leaves 32-127), and over 100 recipes in book 5 (128-97). Cagle 1174; Notaker 908.1; Simon, Bibliotheca Gastronomica 1311.
