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    By Mrs. Isabella Beeton
    London   Ward, Lock, Bowden & Co
    8" by 5" xlvi [7] 1644pp, [40]
    An unusually well preserved copy of Mrs Isabella Beeton's famous work of household management, this being a new and greatly revised edition.
    By Mrs. Isabella Beeton

    1892 The Book of Household Management: Entirely New Edition, Revised, Corrected and Great Enlarged

    London   Ward, Lock, Bowden & Co
    8" by 5" xlvi [7] 1644pp, [40]
    An unusually well preserved copy of Mrs Isabella Beeton's famous work of household management, this being a new and greatly revised edition.
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    : 1.5kgs / : 622C35

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    Illustrated

    Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management was first published in book form in 1861, after appearing periodically in 'The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine'. The work was incredibly popular, and was an important tool used in middle-class households. A comprehensive guide, the work touches upon the management of staff, buying produce and proper etiquette. The work provides menus, recipes and cooking tips, whilst also breaking down the duties and requirements of domestic staff, from sick-nurse to footman. After her death, Beeton's guidebook continued in its popularity and saw countless edition and revision throughout the following centuries. Such a popular work, the name Beeton has become synonymous with the domestic setting. Illustrated with 13 coloured plates, two of which are folding plates, 68 full page illustrations and numerous vignettes. Collated complete.

    Condition

    Imperceptibly rebacked in a quarter calf with the original backstrip preserved. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and also to the extremities. Rubbing to the original backstrip resulting in a small amount of loss. The odd spot to the fore edge. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally clean with the odd spot. Large closed tear to the head of page 1539, as risk of further damage.

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