A New System of Domestic Cookery Formed uponPrinciples of Economy and Adapted to the Use of Private Families.
by A Lady ( Rundell, Mrs. Maria Eliza ):
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, John Murray, 1824 Hardcover book . A new edition corrected. 449 pages with engraved frontispiece and nine other plates, all present. a nice complete copy of this scarce cookery volume prepared by one of the well know cookery experts of her day. The first page is for the use of the mistress of the family and begins " In every rank, those deserve the greatest praise , who best aquit themselves of the duties which their station requires" This copy has been rebound in dark green covers with gilt title to spine , new end-papers with inscription by a previous owner dated 1926 possibly when it was rebound, Contents are generally clean with some odd foxing spots and light wear to page and plate edges. Binding firm. Pictures available.
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- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38199
- Title
- A New System of Domestic Cookery Formed uponPrinciples of Economy and Adapted to the Use of Private Families.
- Author
- A Lady ( Rundell, Mrs. Maria Eliza ):
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London, John Murray, 1824
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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