Description
Rare, signed third revised edition (1925) of Nikolaos K. Tselementes’ “Οδηγός Μαγειρικής και Ζαχαροπλαστικής” (Cooking and Patisserie Guide).
A landmark work in the history of modern Greek cuisine, this influential cookbook introduced French culinary techniques into Greek cooking and helped shape 20th-century Greek gastronomy.
This particular copy is signed by the author, a scarce and highly desirable feature for collectors.
Bibliographic Details
- Author: Nikolaos K. Tselementes (1878–1958)
- Title: Οδηγός Μαγειρικής και Ζαχαροπλαστικής
- Publisher: V. Papachrysanthou, G. Stagel & Co, Athens
- Year: 1925
- Edition: Third, revised edition
- Signed by the author
- Pages: 432
- Format: Hardcover
- Dimensions: 28 cm × 20 cm
- Language: Greek
- Illustrated with colour and black & white plates
Condition
- Poor but complete condition
- Significant wear consistent with age and use
- Structurally intact and fully readable
- Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details
About the Author
Nikolaos Tselementes (1878–1958) was the most influential figure in the modernization of Greek cuisine. Trained in Europe, he introduced French techniques and reshaped Greek domestic cooking. His name became synonymous in Greece with the concept of a cookbook.
Collector’s Note
Signed early editions of Tselementes’ works are scarce on the market. Even in worn condition, such copies remain highly desirable due to their historical importance and enduring cultural significance.
























