The Gourmet Cookbook Volume I and II 1974 Revised Edition Set

matched two-volume set of The Gourmet Cookbook, Revised Edition, compiled and edited by Gourmet, Inc. and published by Gourmet, New York. Maroon leatherette boards with gilt lettering and decorative tooling on both spines and front covers. Cream endpapers stamped with a small gold fleur-de-lis pattern throughout.  Volume I covers hors d'oeuvre, breads, cereals, salads, and sauces. Volume II continues with poultry, meats, game, fish, vegetables, and desserts, closing out over 1,600 pages combined of classic mid-century recipes. Illustrated throughout with color photography and line drawings.  Both volumes are in great condition — tight bindings, clean unmarked text, and strong gilt detail on the spines with only light general wear consistent with age. No dust jackets.  Combined weight is about 10 pounds — a substantial set for a serious cookbook collection or kitchen library.