The book that revolutionized American cooking - Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volume Two by Julia Child and Simone Beck. Illustrations by Sidonie Coryn based on photographs by Paul Child. Published by Knopf 1970. Copyright page states "Published October 22 1970 First and Second Printings Before Publication". 555 pages followed by index. "Asbestos Cement" on page 71 (deleted from later editions); top edge blue stained by publisher; "10/70" date on rear flap of DJ in red; no "printed USA" statement rear flap. Book in near fine condition. Binding and hinges firm; contents clean and unmarked. DJ very good; a couple of tiny nicks and closed tears; not price clipped. A very handsome, collectible volume of this seminal work. Please see all the photographs.