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Cookery
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1961-1982 4vol A Collection of Culinary Volumes on Eating, Drinking, and EntertainingLondon: 1961-1982Four smart volumes on the art of dining and entertaining, with guides to gardening and the history of cider. -
1952 The Best of BoulestinLondon: 1952A smart first edition of this collection of the best works from French chef and restaurateur Xavier Marcel Boulestin, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1920-1940 6vol A Collection of Scarce Cookery Books from Mrs C. F. LeyelLondon: c1920-1940Six delightful cookery books from advocate of simple cooking Hilda Leyel, who commonly wrote under the name Mrs. C. F. Leyel. -
1953-1959 2vol German Cooking & Rice CookingLondon: 1953-1959Two pleasing first edition cookery books from connoisseur of regional cooking, Robin Howe. -
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1959-1963 2vol Choose Your Wine & Choose Your VegetablesLondon: 1959-1963Two smart first edition volumes on selecting the best produce from T. A. Layton, one volume has been signed and inscribed by the author. -
1936 Cakes of EnglandLondon: 1936A pleasing first edition of this very scarce cake recipe book from Hilda Leyel. -
1925 The Gentle Art of Cookery: With 750 RecipesLondon: 1925A very scarce first edition of Hilda Leyel and Olga Hartley's comprehensive cookbook. -
1943-1948 2vol Table for Two & Five to a FeastLondon: 1943-1948Two smart volumes on designing and entertaining over dinner from celebrated caterer and restauranteur T. A. Layton. -
1950 Food for Pleasure: An Anthology of RecipesLondon: 1950A scarce first edition of this anthology of recipes and intuitive menus designed for a variety of occasions and people but Ruth Lowinsky, complete with the original dust wrapper. -
1933 The Anatomy of Dessert with a Few Notes on WineLondon: 1933A scarce second edition of this elegantly written prose on desserts and wine, from English apple enthusiast Edward A. Bunyan. -
1935 More Lovely FoodLondon: 1935A pleasing first edition of this illustrated recipe book from English society hostess and food writer Ruth Lowinsky. -
1945-c1980 4 Vols British Cookery Pamphlets Before and After WWIILondon; Sussex: 1945-c1980A four-volume collection of scarce British home cookery booklets and government-issued pamphlets. -
1887-1914 Soyer's Paper-Bag Cookery; Nelson's Home Comforts; A Hand-Book of Cookery; What to do with the Cold MuttonLondon: 1887-1914A smart cookery set, including two editions of 'Nelson's Home Comforts' and a copy of Nicolas Soyer's influential paper-bag cookbook. -
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1878 Wit, Wisdom, and Morals, Distilled from BacchusLondon: 1878A beautiful first edition of this scarce study on wine through the ages, being the author's presentation copy to a friend. -
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1903 The Book of HerbsLondon: 1903A smart first edition of this charming study of herbs from English campaigner and writer Lady Rosalind Northcote, inscribed by the author. -
1885 The Book of IcesLondon: 1885A charming late 19th century guide to ice creams and iced deserts, illustrated throughout and with colour plates. -
1974 3Vols Mrs. Appleyard’s Kitchen Cookery BooksConnecticut : 1974A scarce three volume collection of heartwarming American cookery by Louise Kent and Elizabeth Gay. -
1937 What Shall We Have for Dinner? A Year's Suggestion with RecipesDublin: 1937A fine example of this vanishingly scarce culinary guide to seasonal eating in mid 20th century Ireland, retaining the original dust wrapper which is in exceptional condition. -
1935 Lady Sysonby's Cook BookLondon: 1935A wonderful example of the uncommon first edition of Lady Sysonby's cookery work, in a signed quarter morocco binding. -
1909-1958 7vol A Collection of Economical Recipe BooksLondon: 1909-1958A charming collection of seven economical and simple cookery books for the home. -
c1890 La Bonne Cuisine: A Selection of High-Class and Household Cookery RecipesLondon: c1890A scarce volume by Margaret McKirdy Black, former head of Glasgow’s West-End Training School of Cookery, offering numerous practical recipes. -
1917 Extracts from Manual for Army Cooks: July, 1917Washington: 1917A very scarce copy of this cookery manual for the use of the U.S. Army, including fold-out ration tables. -
1961 Culinary Americana: Cookbooks Published in the Cities and Towns of the United States of AmericaNew York: 1961A pleasing first edition of this culinary reference work, detailing American cookbooks published between 1860-1960. -
1922 Efficient Housekeeping: A Pocket Manual Giving the Housewife a Hundred and One Hints on Home AffairsLondon: 1922A rare first edition of Mary Woodman’s Efficient Housekeeping manual with over 100 practical tips on thrifty housekeeping tips during a time of national austerity. -
1924 New Days-New Ways: The Arrangement of the House and Its WorkLondon: 1924A very scarce illustrated guide to household design and management, written by British suffragist and cookery author Lucy H. Yates. -
1923 Simple French Cooking for English HomesLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this very scarce collection of French recipes for English homes from French chef Xavier Marcel Boulestin. -
1925 A Second Helping or More Dishes for English HomesLondon: 1925A smart first edition of this scarce collection of recipes for English households from French chef Xavier Marcel Boulestin. -
1920-1960 7 Vols Seven Volumes of British Culinary Classics from the Years 1920-1960London: 1920-1960A seven-volume collection of British culinary and domestic works, featuring first editions by celebrated authors like Ambrose Heath, X. Marcel Boulestin, and Ruth Lowinsky. -
1933 What Shall We Have To-Day?London: 1933A smart third edition of this delightful collection of recipes for each day of the year from French chef and restauranteur Xavier Marcel Boulestin. -
1933-1937 3vol A Collection of 1930s Cookery BooksLondon: 1933-1937Three smart cookery book from the thirties, providing a collection of delightfully nostalgic recipes from European kitchens. -
1946 On the Tip of my TongueLondon: 1946A scarce first UK edition of Iles Brody’s witty and refined culinary memoir, blending engaging food essays with eclectic recipes, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1932-1958 5vol A Collection of Simple Recipe Books for Food and DrinksLondon: 1932-1958A smart collection of five recipe books for dining, drinking, and entertaining at home. -
1933 What Shall we have to Drink?London: 1933A very scarce first edition of Boulestin’s concise guide to wine and spirits, complete with the original dust wrapper. -
1912-1954 4vol A Collection of Impressive Cookery Books for the Experienced ChefLondon; Birmingham: 1912-1954A delightful collection of four charming cookery books exploring high-glass cookery for the experienced chef, in green cloth binding. -
1936-1963 6 Vols Six Volumes on Mid-Century Cookery and Kitchen CultureLondon: 1936-1963A six-volume collection of mid-century British cookery and domestic works, with four first editions and original dust wrappers, reflecting evolving home tastes from the 1930s to 1960s. -
1941 2vol Good Food for Children & Cooking in WartimeLondon: 1941Two smart cookery books from English journalist and food writer Ambrose Heath, with the original unclipped dust wrappers.