Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration and Practical Pastries [1937]
by Lambeth, Joseph A
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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About This Item
London: Virtue & Co.. 1937. 2nd ed., quarto, pp. xv, 308, (51), incl. index, b&w photographic portrait of Lambeth, profusely illustrated with b&w plates and 20 full-page colour plates, original gilt decorated dark red boards with relief title to front board. An unusually clean copy of an early cookbook with the rare (often missing) original folded template for 'Gondola' cake loosely inserted. Also included is a letter from a Western Australian wedding cake specialist, 'Kentucky Kitchen' (Piccadilly Arcade, Perth, W.A.) requesting further cake books. Very good condition. (heavy book, please inquire regarding postage.) Joseph Lambeth was born in the United States. He visited London for many years and was a successful winner of 'Gold' and 'Silver' medals at the International Food and Confectionary Exposition in London. He eventually moved to London starting a pastry school, The Lambeth Decorating School where he popularized English 'Overpiping' techniques. 2nd Edition. Boards.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Muir Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 102522
- Title
- Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration and Practical Pastries [1937]
- Author
- Lambeth, Joseph A
- Illustrator
- John J.N. Mackman (Foreword)
- Format/Binding
- Boards
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Virtue & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1937
- Keywords
- Cooking, Food, Perth, Recipes
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About the Seller
Muir Books
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Perth, Western Australia
About Muir Books
MUIR BOOKS. Western Australia's largest and leading rare, secondhand, antiquarian and out of print bookshop, established in 1973 and managed by Rob & Janet Muir together with Tara Surry. We have over 50,000 books in stock. We are located in Perth (precinct of Northbridge), walking distance from the State Library, Art Gallery and Museum.
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