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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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1960 Italian Bouquet an Epicurean Tour of ItalyLondon: 1960The second edition of this illustrated food-focused travel work of Italy, a vivid work including a variety of popular recipes.
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1928 Five Hundred Household HintsLondon: 1928The third impression of this very scarce 1920s guide to household management.
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1960 French Provincial CookingLondon: 1960The first edition of this important and influential volume on French cookery by Elizabeth David.
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1924 The Receipt Book of Elizabeth Raper and a Portion of her Cipher JournalLondon: 1924A limited edition copy of this work featuring the recipes of Elizabeth Raper, with a portion of her journal edited by her grandson.
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1829 The Housekeeper's OracleLondon: 1829A scarce first edition copy of this concise guide for the young housekeeper, an important guide written by the author of 'The Cook's Oracle'.
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1937 Imprimerie Wetterwald Modeles Pour VinsBordeaux: 1937An exceptional and vanishingly scarce catalogue of wine label designs, including those for many of the most luxurious appellations in winemaking, published by noted wine label designer, Wetterwald.
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2007 Entertaining a la CarteNorwich: 2007A striking limited edition work showing the beautiful art made by Edward Bawden for Fortnum and Mason, colourfully illustrated throughout.
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1898 Good Things Made, Said & Done, For Every Home & HouseholdLeeds: 1898A very smart copy of this charming Victorian recipe book, promoting Yorkshire Relish.
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1926 Les Plaisirs de la TableParis: 1926A very smart copy of this delightful cookery book with delicious secrets from French chef, Edouard Nignon. In the original French language.
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1960 The North British Distillery Company Limited 1885-1960Edinburgh: 1960A smart scarce copy of this history of the North British Distillery Company, with photographs throughout.
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Signed1958 Doris Archer's Farm Cookery BookLondon: 1958A charming first edition of this cookery book from "Mrs. Archer" or Gwen Berryman, signed by the author.
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1929 The Art of Good LivingLondon: 1929The first edition of this guide to food and drink by Andre L. Simon, with the original unclipped very scarce dust wrapper.
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1953 The Story of BovrilLondon: 1953A very smart first edition of this charming story of Bovril, with illustrations throughout.
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1928 The Little Book of Conceited Secrets & Delights for LadiesLondon: 1928A very scarce first edition copy of this work containing recipes and health advice for women by Moira Meighn.
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1960 French Provincial CookingLondon: 1960A beautifully bound first edition of this illustrated cookery book on French provincial cooking.
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1898 The Girl's Own AnnualLondon: 1898A wonderfully presented collection of issues from Volume 19 of The Girl's Own periodical.
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1947 The Williamsburg Art of Cookery Or, Accomplished Gentlewoman's CompanionWilliamsburg: 1947A wonderful selection of more than five hundred recipes from Virginian cookery from times gone by.
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1935 Recipes of All NationsLondon: 1935A vast collection of recipes from across the world, compiled by Countess Morphy.
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1935 The Girl's Own Annual Stories of AdventureLonson: 1935A wonderfully illustrated collection of The Girls Own articles from Volume 56, within an annual designed to be a gift-book.
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1758 The Art of Cookery, Made Plain and EasyLondon: 1758A smartly rebound sixth edition of Hannah Glasse's important and monumental cookery book, an influential publication.
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1984-86 Cotswold Privies, The Cotswold Country CookbookLondon: 1984-1986Two volumes detailing different aspects of the Cotswold area, from cookery to privies, from the view of Mollie Harris.
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1824 A New System of Domestic Cookery; formed upon Principles of Economy and adapted to the use of Private FamiliesLondon : 1824A new edition illustrated copy of this extensive cookery book.
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1906 A Practical Cookery Book compiled from the Experience of over One Hundred LadiesWalsall: 1906A very scarce cookery book compiled by a variety of women.
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1898 The Dictionary of Dainty BreakfastsLondon: 1898A first edition of Phyllis Browne's uncommon volume on Victorian breakfasts.
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1936 Sales Through DisplayNot stated : 1936A first edition copy of this illustrated guide to bakery window design.
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1865 What To Do With the Cold Mutton: A Book of RéchauffésNew York: 1865The first edition of this household guide to economical cookery.
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1859 Mrs. Rundell's Domestic Cookery; Formed Upon Principles of Economy,London: [1859]A revised illustrated edition of Maria Rundell's popular early nineteenth-century recipe collection, an important contribution to cookery publications.
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1877 How I Managed My House on Two Hundred Pounds A YearLondon: 1877A smart copy of this scarce instructional guide to household management from Victorian needlework writer and journalist, Eliza Warren.
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1879 Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling WinesLondon: 1879The first edition of Henry Vizetelly's scarce study of champagne and sparkling wine, illustrated throughout and in the very scarce publisher's original boards.
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1923 Mrs Beeton's Everyday CookeryLondon: 1923An illustrated recipe book compiled by Isabella Beeton.
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1905 King Edward's Cookery BookLondon : 1905A copy of King Edward's Cookery Book by Florence A. George.