Anthony Bourdain A Cook’s Tour Signed Inscribed 1st Edition 1st Printing 2001 For Sale

Description
Offered here is a signed and inscribed first edition, first printing of A Cook’s Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal by Anthony Bourdain, published by Bloomsbury in 2001.The copyright page states “First Edition 2001” and includes the complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, confirming a first printing.The title page is boldly inscribed “To Caitlin,” and signed by Anthony Bourdain with a large, highly visual signature spanning much of the page.The book retains its original dust jacket, including the original $25.95 price on the front flap.Condition
Overall, this is a very attractive collectible copy.The hardcover book itself is in Very Good+ condition, with a tight binding, clean boards, and clean pages. The page block appears well preserved with only light signs of age and handling.The original dust jacket is in approximately Very Good to Very Good+ condition. It remains bright and complete, with light edge wear, minor creasing/waviness at the spine ends and corners, and mild surface wear consistent with age. No major tears or significant losses are visible.The signature is written in dark marker and is bold and clearly visible. Some of the marker naturally shows through to the reverse of the signed page; this is ink bleed-through from the autograph and not staining or foxing.Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.Details* Anthony Bourdain
* A Cook’s Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal
* Bloomsbury, 2001
* First Edition
* First Printing
* Full number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
* ISBN 1-58234-140-0
* Original dust jacket
* Original $25.95 jacket price
* Personally inscribed and signed by Anthony Bourdain
* Inscription reads: “To Caitlin,”A desirable early Bourdain collectible, especially appealing for fans of Kitchen Confidential, culinary history, travel writing, and signed modern first editions.