Henri Pourrat; Mary Mian [Translator] — The Roquefort Adventure

Roquefort , Societe Anonyme des Caves, 1955 . First edition. Paperback. A smart limited edition, L"Aventure de Roquefort is Henri Pourrat"s celebration of the "king of cheeses", complete with striking colour plates. In the publisher's original paper vellum wraps, with fly leaves. This is a limited edition, being one of 4800 proofs printed on white vellum paper and specially watermarked, of which this is copy number four thousand three hundred and fourteen. Henri Pourrat"s L"Aventure de Roquefort recounts the rich history and cultural significance of Roquefort cheese, from ancient legends to its industrial and gastronomic ascent in the Aveyron region, combingin folklore, economic history, and regional identity into a compelling homage to the "king of cheeses."Henri Pourrat (1887–1959) was a French writer celebrated for his literary exploration of rural folklore and traditions of central France.Yves Brayer (1907–1990) was a renowned French painter and illustrator known for his vibrant landscapes and scenes. This edition features nine full page colour illustrations, including a frontispiece. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original wraps, with fly leaves. Externally, generally smart. Wraps typically age toned. The odd slight handling mark and one or two minor damp spots. Slight soiling to wraps. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in one or two creases. Creasing to spine. Joints and hinges a little strained in places, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Yves Brayer. Very Good .