(NY), Grove/Atlantic, (2001). The uncorrected proof copy of the first trade edition of this title. Unmarked, but from the library of Harrison's friend, the author Philip Caputo. A collection of 40+ essays on food, from Harrison's Esquire columns as well as other publications, and including a 35-page section of Harrison's correspondence with French bookseller and scholar Gerard Oberle, who specialized in gastronomy and oenology, among other subjects. Tiny corner nick at spine base, else fine in wrappers. An uncommon proof, with notable provenance. [#033936] SOLD