The Cook's Dictionary, and Housekeeper's Directory: A New Family Manual of Cookery and Confectionery, on a Plan of Ready Reference Never Hitherto Attempted
London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1830.
First Edition. Hardcover (Quarter Leather). Fair Condition. Item #CAT000181
ISBN: NoISBN
Original cloth worn, text block loose in binding, browned with scattered foxing, small tear to title page, but unmarked and clean otherwise. Cagle 648, Simon 517, Bitting 126.
An early adopter of the alphabetical organization, the entries are fairly exhaustive - e.g. Tomatas feature separate recipes and instructions for a garnish of, ketchup, preserved, sauce Française and sauce a L'Italienne. Size: 8vo. Previous owner's book-plate on front pastedown. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Inventory No: CAT000181.
Price: $150.00