Dictionaire Oeconomique: or, The Family Dictionary
Dublin: J. Watts, 1727.
Second Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition. Item #CAT000162
ISBN: NoISBN
Full contemporary paneled calf, corners worn, recently rebacked in calf. Introduction by Richard Bradley, preface, subscriber list. Scattered browning, endpapers discolored, generally clean internally.
The first English edition was London, 1725, the first French was 1709. A great deal of information on food and drink as well as gardening, weights and measures, destruction of vermin, bee keeping, etc. Attractive in-text illustrations scattered throughout. Size: Folio. 2-volume set (complete). Previous owner's book-plate on front pastedown. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Gardening. Inventory No: CAT000162.
Price: $2,000.00