The Modern Cook; A Practical Guide to the Culinary Art in all its branches: First Printing

Francatelli, Charles Elme

Published by Richard Bentley & Son, London, 1883

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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" Twenty-seventh edition" printed to title page; Francatelli was Maitre-D'Hotel and Chief Cook to HM Queen Victoria and the book "Comprises, in addition to English cookery, the most approved and recherche systems of French, Italian and German cookery; adapted as well for the largest establishments as for the use of private families"; sixty illustrations; produced by the "Publishers in Ordinary to HM the Queen". Original faux leather binding with panelled front cover and gilt letters and emblem to the spine; no previous owner's marks; a little spotting to frontispiece of Francatelli and to title page, otherwise very clean and tight text block; 560 illustrated pages with index. This rare and heavy book will require additional postage, which will be requested after order. Seller Inventory # PBCEF160

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Title: The Modern Cook; A Practical Guide to the ...

Publisher: Richard Bentley & Son, London

Publication Date: 1883

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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M&B Books is a partnership between an experienced part-time dealer and an enthusiastic newcomer ? both based in South London. Mick McLean has been selling collectable books at markets and Book Fairs since 1983. Mick sells mainly Modern First Editions with a crime and mystery focus reflecting his own collecting interests. To complement Mick?s depth of experience, Peter Belchamber brings the zeal of the newly converted to book collection and dealing. Peter's interests include thriller writers and adventure stories from the 1920s to the present day.

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M&B Books is a partnership between an experienced part-time dealer and an enthusiastic newcomer ? both based in South London, England. Mick McLean has been selling collectable books at markets and Book Fairs since 1983. Mick sells mainly Modern First Editions with a crime and mystery focus reflecting his own collecting interests. To complement Mick?s depth of experience Peter Belchamber brings the zeal of the newly converted to book collection and dealing. Peter's interests include thriller writ...

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