Cookery
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1938 Larousse GastronomiqueParis: 1938The very scarce first edition of major culinary work 'Larousse Gastronomique', complete in all sixty-eight fascicules in their original paper wraps.
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1960 French Provincial CookingLondon: 1960The first edition of this important and influential volume on French cookery by Elizabeth David, illustrated by Juliet Renny.
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1926 Bien Manger Pour Bien VivreParis: 1926An interesting French essay on gastronomy and how to eat well to live a good life, by the gastronome Edouard de Pomiane.
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1933 The High Clerc Cookery BookMadras: 1933The fourth edition of this very scarce cookery booked aimed at missionaries and their families living in India.
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1922 Bordeaux et Ses VinsBordeaux: 1922An illustrated edition of the most important comprehensive guide to the wines of Bordeaux ever published.
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1861 The Cook's Guide and Housekeeper & Butler's AssistantLondon: 1861A very smart example of the scarce first edition of this guide to cookery and household management.
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1933 More Good FoodLondon: 1933The first edition of this delightful 1933 cookery work from Ambrose Heath.
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1934 Good Food: Month by Month RecipesLondon: 1934The second impression of Ambrose Heath's popular 1930s cookery book, in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1799 The Experienced English HousekeeperLondon: 1799The important cookery work of Elizabeth Raffald, an illustrated collection of recipes, including the first known wedding cake covered in marzipan.
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1935 Good SoupsLondon: 1935An excellent example of the first edition of Ambrose Heath's guide to 'Good Soups'.
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1935 Good Potato DishesLondon: 1935The first edition of Ambrose Heath's wonderful guide to cooking with the potato.
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1902 Cakes and Confections A La ModeLondon: 1902A smart sixth impression of this delightful collection of cake recipes.
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1934 Good SavouriesLondon: 1934A smart first edition of this scarce cookery book from English food writer Ambrose Heath, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1861 The Book of Household ManagementLondon: 1861The first edition of Mrs Isabella Beeton's important cookery work, one of the most influential of its genre ever publisher, complete here with the original colour plates.
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1940 Perfumes and Spices Including an Account of Soaps and CosmeticsMassachusetts: 1940The very scarce first edition of this unique and informative work on spices, cosmetics and perfumes by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1950 The Gourmet CookbookNew York: 1950The first edition of this expansive collection of recipes from the 'Gourmet' Magazine, a colourfully illustrated recipe book.
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1936 Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration and Practical PastriesLondon: 1936The first edition of this striking work describing the Lambeth method of cake decoration, complete with colour plates.
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1960 Italian Bouquet an Epicurean Tour of ItalyLondon: 1960The second edition of this illustrated food-focused travel work of Italy, a vivid work including a variety of popular recipes.
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1954 A Book of Mediterranean FoodLondon: 1954A smart first edition, sixth impression of this illustrated influential cookery book from Elizabeth David.
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1928 Five Hundred Household HintsLondon: 1928The third impression of this very scarce 1920s guide to household management.
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1960 French Provincial CookingLondon: 1960The first edition of this important and influential volume on French cookery by Elizabeth David.
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1863 Cups and Their CustomsLondon: 1863An uncommon first edition collection of recipes, an early cocktail book which provides a history of drink, with a vivid hand-coloured frontispiece.
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1924 The Receipt Book of Elizabeth Raper and a Portion of her Cipher JournalLondon: 1924A limited edition copy of this work featuring the recipes of Elizabeth Raper, with a portion of her journal edited by her grandson.
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1829 The Housekeeper's OracleLondon: 1829A scarce first edition copy of this concise guide for the young housekeeper, an important guide written by the author of 'The Cook's Oracle'.
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1937 Imprimerie Wetterwald Modeles Pour VinsBordeaux: 1937An exceptional and vanishingly scarce catalogue of wine label designs, including those for many of the most luxurious appellations in winemaking, published by noted wine label designer, Wetterwald.
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2007 Entertaining a la CarteNorwich: 2007A striking limited edition work showing the beautiful art made by Edward Bawden for Fortnum and Mason, colourfully illustrated throughout.
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1898 Good Things Made, Said & Done, For Every Home & HouseholdLeeds: 1898A very smart copy of this charming Victorian recipe book, promoting Yorkshire Relish.
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1926 Les Plaisirs de la TableParis: 1926A very smart copy of this delightful cookery book with delicious secrets from French chef, Edouard Nignon. In the original French language.
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1960 The North British Distillery Company Limited 1885-1960Edinburgh: 1960A smart scarce copy of this history of the North British Distillery Company, with photographs throughout.
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Signed1958 Doris Archer's Farm Cookery BookLondon: 1958A charming first edition of this cookery book from "Mrs. Archer" or Gwen Berryman, signed by the author.
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1929 The Art of Good LivingLondon: 1929The first edition of this guide to food and drink by Andre L. Simon, with the original unclipped very scarce dust wrapper.
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1953 The Story of BovrilLondon: 1953A very smart first edition of this charming story of Bovril, with illustrations throughout.
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1928 The Little Book of Conceited Secrets & Delights for LadiesLondon: 1928A very scarce first edition copy of this work containing recipes and health advice for women by Moira Meighn.
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1960 French Provincial CookingLondon: 1960A beautifully bound first edition of this illustrated cookery book on French provincial cooking.
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1898 The Girl's Own AnnualLondon: 1898A wonderfully presented collection of issues from Volume 19 of The Girl's Own periodical.
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1947 The Williamsburg Art of Cookery Or, Accomplished Gentlewoman's CompanionWilliamsburg: 1947A wonderful selection of more than five hundred recipes from Virginian cookery from times gone by.