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    By Elizabeth Moxon
    London   W Osborne, T Griffin and H Mozley
    7” by 4” [4], iii-viii, 5-203, [2], 2-33, [7], [4]pp
    A rebound copy of this influential housekeeping guide by Elizabeth Moxon.
    By Elizabeth Moxon

    1789 English Housewifery, Exemplified in Above Four Hundred and Fifty Receipts

    London   W Osborne, T Griffin and H Mozley
    7” by 4” [4], iii-viii, 5-203, [2], 2-33, [7], [4]pp
    A rebound copy of this influential housekeeping guide by Elizabeth Moxon.
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    : 0.75kgs / : 714L30

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    Description

    Early Edition, Leather Binding, Uncommon

    An early edition, being the thirteenth edition.

    Remarkably good condition. 

    Separate pagination and title page for the second part (English Housewifery Improved, or a Supplement to Moxon’s Cookery Fifth Edition); though the register is continuous.

    Illustrated, with a folding plate to the start and four plates regarding dinner settings to the rear. The final plate to the rear is laid down, and is lacking half as it was once a folding plate. The plates are diagrams of how to set a variety of dishes on the table. 

    This work was first issued in Leeds in 1741 and was so popular that a second edition was published in 1743. It was marketed in London and Yorkshire and is believed to be one of the earliest cookery books with provincial origins to hold popularity in the capital.

    An important cookery work, which gives insight into recipes for soups, cakes, pastes, pickles, creams, jellies, made wines and much more. The work is presented with month-by-month plans for lunch, supper and more.

    Condition

    In a contemporary panelled calf binding. Rebacked, with the original boards preserved. Externally, very smart with just a few light marks to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Prior owner’s inscription to the recto of front endpaper dated 1736. Lacking half of the final plate. Occasional light spots to pages.

    Very Good

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