By Mrs Margaret Dods [Christian Isobel Johnstone]

Published: Edinburgh Oliver and Boyd

Size: 7.5" by 5" Pagination: 476pp

The fifth edition of this well-known nineteenth-century cookery manual, written by Christian Isobel Johnstone under the pseudonym Margaret Dods.

By Mrs Margaret Dods [Christian Isobel Johnstone]

1833 The Cook and Housewife's Manual

Name: 1833 The Cook and Housewife's Manual
SKU: 846J24
Price: 190 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: Edinburgh Oliver and Boyd

Size: 7.5" by 5" Pagination: 476pp

The fifth edition of this well-known nineteenth-century cookery manual, written by Christian Isobel Johnstone under the pseudonym Margaret Dods.

£190.00

weight: 0.5kgs / stock code: 846J24

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Description

Early Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Rebound, Scarce

A well-known nineteenth-century cookery manual, including copious amounts of information on methods of food preparation, recipes for common dishes, with a particular focus on French cookery.

Written by Scottish journalist and feminist Christian Isobel Johnstone under the pen name Margaret Dods.

The fifth edition of this work.

Containing numerous in-text illustrations.

Lacking the title page, first seven pages, and pages 471 to 474.

Handsomely rebound in half calf with marbled boards.

Condition

Handsomely rebound in half calf with marbled boards. Externally, lovely, with just a touch of shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages contain some spotting, handling marks, and age-toning.

Overall: Very Good Indeed

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