Truffle: The Black Diamond By F. Picart RARE! 1st Ed 1980 VG+

Truffle: The Black Diamond by François Picart — a concise, illustrated exploration of the famous culinary truffle ("the black diamond"), its history, production, and cultural significance. Includes commentary by Jean Grente and technical input from Pierre-Jean Hveemang with Patrick Chalmade, featuring illustrations by William Chute.

Softcover edition, appears to be from circa 1980s (copyright 1980 inside). Small format pocket book focused on gastronomy and truffle lore rather than dense academic text.

Condition:

Crisp clean tight copy, has never been read . Light edge/shelf wear to covers; interior clean with no markings or stains (see photos). A collectible for cooks, food lovers, and truffle aficionados.