The London Art of Cookery
by John Farley
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Only
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
NZ$368.01NZ$331.21
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About This Item
London: J. Scatcherd and J. Whitaker, B. Law, and G. and T. Wilkie, 1785. Leather. Good Only. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. The scarce third edition of John Farley's popular guide to late eighteenth century London dining. The third edition of this work, which was first published in 1783. The work was frequently expanded and reprinted, and reached eight editions before the end of the century.Lacking the title page and frontispiece.Illustrated with twelve bills of fare plates, for each month of the year. Collated, lacking the frontispiece.An impressively detailed culinary work, with sections devoted to pies, puddings, soups and sauces. Recipes include walnut water, Scotch Collops, damson wine, and hare pie.Contemporary inscriptions to front pastedown.Further passages are devoted to providing information to housekeepers. In a full calf binding. Lacking back strip. Major rubbing to board perimeters, with losses to leather at board perimeters, and to centre of front board. Hinges reinforced, and firmly held. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with spotting and instances of foxing throughout. Good Only
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 898F65
- Title
- The London Art of Cookery
- Author
- John Farley
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Only
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. Scatcherd and J. Whitaker, B. Law, and G. and T. Wilkie
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1785
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- London art of cookery housekeeper's complete assistant John Farley housekeeper's complete assistant
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Rubbing
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- Calf
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- Title Page
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