Published by Bickers & Son, London,, 1898
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Bickers & Son, London, 1898. Hardback, 8vo. cloth, viii, 580pp. covers slightly scratched and marked, contents very clean and tight. An exceptional book epitomising the period of excellence in Edwardian country house food and cookery. With many old Family Recipes having been in constant use since 1807, also recipes from Kenney Herbert and other contemporary authors.
Published by London, 1898
Seller: James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA., LEICESTER, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hard Cover. First Edition. (London: Bickers & Son 1898). First UK Edition. ELIZABETH DAVID'S COPY WITH HER OVAL BOOK-PLATE TO THE FRONT FREE END-PAPER. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR (AS JULIA ROUNDELL) AND DATED FEBRUARY 1903 TO A CARD AFFIXED TO THE FRONT PASTE-DOWN. 8vo. Publisher's original red cloth with gilt lettering to the front board and spine. viii, 580pp. This copy has been peen professionally re-backed - by a skilled book binder - to the spine. Page edges browned (due to the age of the paper) but contents bright and clean otherwise. VG. A very nice copy indeed with impeccable provenance. A classic and influential cookbook known for its comprehensive coverage of Victorian-era cooking techniques and recipes that is still highly regarded for its practical and accessible approach to food preparation. Photographs/scans available upon request. Signed by Author.