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1945 The Authentic Arabian Horse and His DescendantsLondon: 1945A first edition copy of this comprehensive work on the horses of Arabia by Lady Wentworth, a greatly influential Arabian horse breeder
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Signed1999 Sporting Wildfowl of the British Isles: Studies in Words and PicturesHolt, Norfolk: 1999A sumptuous study of the wildfowl of the British Isles, one of only twelve review copies, sent to sporting and countryside author John Humphreys. Signed by the author and illustrator.
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1949 A Dictionary of GastronomyLondon: [1949]The first edition of Andre Simon's extensive dictionary detailing gastronomical terms.
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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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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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1905 The New England Cook Book: The Latest and the Best Methods for Economy and Luxury at HomeBoston: 1905A charming early twentieth century guide to the culinary delights of New England.
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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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1926 Bien Manger Pour Bien VivreParis: 1926An interesting French essay on gastronomy and how to eat well to live a good life, by the gastronome Edouard de Pomiane.
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1927 Monseigneur le Vin: L'Arte de BoireParis: 1927The first edition of the fifth volume of this French language series celebrating wine, with this volume being devoted to the Art of Drinking.
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1933 The High Clerc Cookery BookMadras: 1933The fourth edition of this very scarce cookery booked aimed at missionaries and their families living in India.
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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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1933 More Good FoodLondon: 1933The first edition of this delightful 1933 cookery work from Ambrose Heath.
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1934 Good Food: Month by Month RecipesLondon: 1934The second impression of Ambrose Heath's popular 1930s cookery book, in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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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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1935 Good SoupsLondon: 1935An excellent example of the first edition of Ambrose Heath's guide to 'Good Soups'.
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1935 Good Potato DishesLondon: 1935The first edition of Ambrose Heath's wonderful guide to cooking with the potato.
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1902 Cakes and Confections A La ModeLondon: 1902A smart sixth impression of this delightful collection of cake recipes.
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c1880 High-Class Cookery Made EasyEdinburgh: c1880A smart copy of this scarce cookery book providing high-class recipes with simple instructions.
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1934 Good SavouriesLondon: 1934A smart first edition of this scarce cookery book from English food writer Ambrose Heath, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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c1894 Fancy IcesLondon: c1894A charmingly illustrated copy of this guide to the making of ices from the "Queen of Ices" Mrs Agnes Bertha Marshall.
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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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1899-1900 The Handley Cross SeriesLondon: 1899-1900The complete Handley Cross limited edition series of Robert Smith Surtees' works, illustrated by John Leech and Harlot K. Browne and in the original publisher's binding.
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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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1940 Perfumes and Spices Including an Account of Soaps and CosmeticsMassachusetts: 1940The very scarce first edition of this unique and informative work on spices, cosmetics and perfumes by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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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.
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1917 The General Stud Book, Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, &c. &c.London: 1917The comprehensive account of horse breeding and racing for the year 1916.
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1927 Racing at Home & Abroad. British Steeplechasing. Racing, Steeplechasing, & BreedingLondon: 1927An impressive illustrated study on the history and popularity of steeplechasing in Britain, a limited edition of seven hundred copies.