The Art of Cookery, in Imitation of Horace's Art of Poetry: with some letters to Dr. Lister and others, occasion'd principally by the title of a book publish'd by the doctor, being the works of Apicus Coelius concerning the soups and sauces of the antients . : to which is added Horace's art of poetry, in Latin. Humbly inscrib'd to the honourable Beef Steak Club. By the Author of The Journey to London

[King, William]

Published by Printed for Bernard Lintott, London, 1709

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First edition. [6], 160 pp. Lacking A1 half title. 1 vols. 8vo. Facing Latin and English text preceded by letters to the author's benefactors render this work on cookery unique. Vicaire 475; Bitting, p. 260; Maclean, p. 84; Foxon K57; Simon BG 908(other edition)' Sotheby's Sale Catalogue, New York, Oct. 9. 1984 (Crahan Sale), lot 348 (this copy); Pennell, E.R. My cookery books, p. 142-143 Full brown morocco by M. Crahan [6], 160 pp. Lacking A1 half title. 1 vols. 8vo.

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• Title: The Art of Cookery, in Imitation of Horace's Art of Poetry: with some letters to Dr. Lister and others, occasion'd principally by the title of a book publish'd by the doctor, being the works of Apicus Coelius concerning the soups and sauces of the antients . : to which is added Horace's art of poetry, in Latin. Humbly inscrib'd to the honourable Beef Steak Club. By the Author of The Journey to London
• Publisher: Printed for Bernard Lintott, London
• Publication Date: 1709
• Edition: First edition.