New York: Portland House. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 0517056941 . Large hardcover, 248 pages in near fine condition with near fine dustjacket, light wear on jacket edges. Remainder dot. 1st edition, 1st printing. The victorian Book of Cakes, recipes, techniques and decorations from the golden age of cake-making by T. Percy Lewis and A. G. Bromley with a foreward by Nicholas Lodge. This is a reproduction of an authentic Victorian cake recipe book, written for professional bakers. The notes to the modern reader contain helpful advice on adapting recipes and the ingredients have been adjusted to modern measurements. Beautiful color illustrations, high quality full-color photos was unique for the times, each illustration was reproduced from the actual cake. This book will enchant anyone who loves bakng cakes and a fascinating source of inspiration.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

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Bookseller: Lavender Path Antiques and Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005122
Title: The Victorian Book of Cakes
Author: Foreward By Nicholas Lodge
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine in Very Good dust jacket
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0517056941
ISBN 13: 9780517056943
Publisher: Portland House
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1991
Keywords: 0517056941, VICTORIAN, BAKING
Bookseller catalogs: Cookbooks;

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