By Anonymous
London   George Newnes Ltd.
4" by 3" 5-95 [1]; 95 [1] pp
The first editions of two charming miniature volumes from the early twentieth century, concerning home remedies and salad recipes.
By Anonymous

1912 The Little Book of Salads and Savouries and the Little Book of Simple Remedies

London   George Newnes Ltd.
4" by 3" 5-95 [1]; 95 [1] pp
The first editions of two charming miniature volumes from the early twentieth century, concerning home remedies and salad recipes.
£50.00
: 0.5kgs / : 846F19

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Description

First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding

Two delightful volumes published by George Newnes in the years prior to the First World War.

The first volume present is 'The Little Book of Simple Remedies'. Including treatments for apoplexy, constipation, epilepsy, measles and scarlet fever, this provides insight into the treatment of common illnesses in the period.

The second work is 'The Little Book of Salads and Savouries', with recipes for dressings, condiments, salads and savoury snacks.

Undated; both volumes dated 1912 via Jisc.

With a single advertisement page to the rear of each volume

Inscription to verso of 'Salad' volume front free endpaper.

Condition

In the publisher's original cloth bindings. Bumping to spine heads and tails, with fading and light marks to the front board of each volume. Inscription to verso of 'Salads' front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright.

Very Good

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