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Signed2007 The Rolls-Royce Silver GhostAustralia: 2007A very scarce signed limited edition study on the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, a striking illustrated work.
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Signed1994 The Edwardian Rolls-RoyceAbingdon: 1994The first edition of this scarce study on Edwardian era Rolls-Royce, an illustrated and signed work.
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1956 The Modern Motor EngineerLondon: 1956A very smart five volume work on motor engineering. Illustrated throughout, and offering a wealth of practical information.
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1966-1967 Classic Car Profiles: Nos. 1-96Leatherhead: 1966-1967Nos. 1-96 of the beautifully illustrated and impeccably detailed 'Classic Car Profiles' publication, edited by Anthony Harding.
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1956-67 Early & Late Being the Bulletin of the Rolls-Royce Section of the VintageNewbury: 1956-67A very scarce complete run of the Rolls-Royce division of VSCC's bulletins, complete with thirty-three issues bound in one.
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1960-84 The 20-Ghost Club RecordBristol: 1960-84Thirty-seven issues of the records of the 20-Ghost Club, detailing the activities of the club over twenty years, as well as noted models own by the club's members.
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1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity.
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1991 Memories with Food at Gipsy HouseLondon: 1991A fine example of the first edition of this collection of anecdotes and recipes authored by Roald Dahl, and his wife Felicity.
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1847 The Poetical Language of Flowers; Or the Pilgrimage of LoveLondon: 1847The very scarce first edition of Thomas Miller's charming work 'The Poetical Language of Flowers', beautifully illustrated with hand coloured plates.
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1865 The Official Illustrated Guide to the Great Eastern Railway (Cambridge Line)London: 1865A very scarce first edition guide to the Cambridge Line of the Great Eastern Railway, by George Measom.
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1929 The Projection of the Astral BodyLondon: 1929The vanishingly scarce second impression of the first edition of Muldoon and Carrington's study of astral projection and out of body experiences, richly illustrated throughout.
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1935 Vingt Plats Qui Donnent la GoutteParis: 1935The first edition of this French work advising on which foods give one gout, illustrated by Andre Giroux.
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1909 The Key of Solomon the King (Clavicula Salomonis)London: 1909The very scarce second edition of Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers's translation of the grimoire 'The Key of Solomon'.
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1909 The Key of Solomon the King (Clavicula Salomonis)London: 1909The very scarce second edition of Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers's translation of the grimoire 'The Key of Solomon'.
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1905 A Gardener's YearLondon: 1905The second impression of this non-fiction H. Rider Haggard work, from Haggard's own library and with his bookplate.
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1915-37 American Cookery, Formerly the Boston Cooking School MagazineBoston: 1915-37Ten issues of this illustrated American culinary magazine, containing a wide variety of recipes, and articles on food and housekeeping.
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1932 Green's of BrightonBrighton: 1932A very scarce booklet promoting the cake mix company Green's of Brighton, an illustrated collection of both sweet and savoury recipes.
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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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c1957 Recipes of Specialities From Leoni's Quo Vadis RestaurantLondon: c1958A very scarce pamphlet promoting the popular Quo Vadis restaurant in Soho.
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c1937 Recipes of Specialities From Leoni's Quo Vadis RestaurantLondon: c1937A very scarce pamphlet promoting the popular Quo Vadis restaurant in Soho.
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1950 Receipts and Relishes: Being a Vade Mecum for the Epicure in the British IslesLondon: 1950The first edition of this scarce guide to tradition recipes from the British Isles, illustrated with colour maps.
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1891 Beeton's Every-Day Cookery and Housekeeping BookLondon: [1891]Mrs. Beeton's popular work detailing housekeeping tips and popular recipes, an illustrated edition complete with colour plates.
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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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1934 Angostura Bitters and Some of its Many UsesTrinidad: 1934A very scarce work promoting Angostura Bitters, a charming volume of recipes detailing the history of the concentrate.
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1785 The London Art of CookeryLondon: 1785The scarce third edition of John Farley's popular guide to late eighteenth century London dining.
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1730 The Compleat Housewife: or, Accomplish'd Gentlewoman's CompanionLondon: 1730The fourth edition of this incredibly popular cookery book by Eliza Smith, illustrated with six folding plates.
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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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1853 Modern Cookery, In All Its BranchesLondon: 1853The bestselling recipe book by Eliza Acton, a collection of popular recipes, illustrated with eight plates.
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1841 A New System of Domestic CookeryLondon: 1841Maria Rundell's hugely successful recipe book, an illustrated edition of this immensely popular work.
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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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Signed1938 Calendrier Gastronomique Histoires de Cuisine et Cuisine de l'HistoireLondres; [London]: 1938A limited edition French cookery work written by the Maitre-Chef of the Langham Hotel, signed by the author.
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1907 Sporting Days: A Book for Visitors and House PartiesLondon: 1907A printed and delightfully illustrated guest book and scrap book, with numerous mounted contemporary photographs of sporting days and equestrian activities.
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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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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.