The Cook's Oracle
Anon (William Kitchiner M D)
Sold by Westmoor Books, Bedale, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 18 April 2018
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Westmoor Books, Bedale, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 18 April 2018
Condition: Near Fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basket"On the most economical plan for private families: also the art of composing the most simple and most highly finished Broths, Gravies, Soups, Sauces, Store Sauces, and flavouring essences; pastry, preserves, puddings etc and an easy, certain and economical process for preparing Pickles, by which they will be ready in a fortnight, and remain good for years. The quantity of each article is accurately stated by weight and measure; the whole being the result of Actual Experiments instituted in the Kitchen of a Physician" Very Good. 2nd Edition. 1818, 2nd edition, revised. Small Octavo. Pagination: lvii, [i], 59-592, [8pp of music]. With the engraved Marketing Table following the Dedication leaf. Contemporary calf, re-backed with original spine laid-on, hinges cracked with rubbing and minor wear to extremities. Green leather title label to spine. Spotting and browning to the Marketing Table, otherwise contents in good order. Overall a 'Very Good' copy of a scarce edition.
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