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Cookery
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1954 The Joy of CookingLondon: 1954A smart copy of this highly successful guide to cookery from American authors Irma S. Rombauer and her daughter Marion Rombauer Becker. -
1960 Royal MenusLondon: 1960A smart first edition of this notable and authoritative guide to haute cuisine from chef to the Royal Household Rene Roussin. -
1929 Good Housekeeping A.B.C. of CookeryLondon: 1929A wonderful late 1920s cookery book by D.D. Cottington Taylor, retaining the very scarce original vibrant dust wrapper. -
1947 The Complete CookLondon: 1947A smart first edition of this very scarce collection of recipes and cookery tips from Nell Heaton, with colour plates. -
1934 Having Crossed the ChannelLondon: 1934First UK edition of Boulestin’s evocative French travelogue, richly illustrated by J. E. Laboureur, celebrating regional cuisine and food culture of France. -
1896 Ye Gentlewoman's Housewifery Containing Scarce, Curious, and Valuable ReceiptsNew York: 1896A scarce first edition of this guide to housewifery and cooking from American author Margaret Huntington Hooker. -
1950 A Book of Mediterranean FoodLondon: 1950A wonderful example of the first edition of Elizabeth David's influential cookery work, in the striking original John Minton dust wrapper. -
1940 Cooking in War-TimeGlasgow: 1940A very scarce copy of this war-time cookery book intended to solve the food problems created during this time of turmoil. -
1975-1976 4Vols Four Seasons Cookery Books by Audrey EllisBerkshire: 1975-1976A complete and very scarce first edition set of Audrey Ellis’s Four Seasons Cookery Books, richly illustrated by Marilyn Day. -
1955 Summer CookingLondon: 1955An excellent example of the first edition of celebrated cookery writer Elizabeth David's fourth culinary publication, a guide to light Mediterranean inspired summer fare. -
1916 One Hundred Ways of Cooking FishNew York: 1916A very scarce copy the 1916 edition of Alexander Filippini’s classic seafood guide, with one hundred recipes. -
1951 French Country CookingLondon: 1951A lovely example of the first edition of Elizabeth David's second cookery book, an influential work introducing post-war Britain to French cuisine. -
1869 Cooling Cups and Dainty DrinksLondon; New York: 1869A scarce first edition of Britain’s first cocktail book, an influential work that helped elevate mixed drinks. -
1932-1960 5 Vols Scarce First Edition Mid-Century CookbooksLondon; Surrey: 1932-1960A five-volume collection of scarce first edition mid-century cookbooks, complete with their original dust wrappers. -
1854 Table Traits with Something on ThemLondon: 1854A wonderful example of the second edition of Doctor John Doran's insightful look at the tables of Victorian households. -
1968 2vol The Horizon Cookbook and Illustrated History of Eating and Drinking through the AgesNew York: 1968A pleasing set of this illustrated history of eating and drinking with menus and recipes throughout, in the original slip case. -
1892-1951 A Collection of Cookery BooksLondon: 1892-1951A smart selection of nine cookery books, offering a range of recipes, cuisines, a gastronomy world tour and more. -
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1955 The U.K.B.G. Guide to DrinksLondon: 1955A smart second edition of this illustrated guide to making drinks from the UK Bartender's Guild, signed by the artist. -
1843 Cottage EconomyLondon: 1843The sixth edition of William Cobbett's detailed instructional guide to cottage economy. A fantastic work on how to live self-sufficiently in the early nineteenth century. -
1924 Le Repertoire de la CuisineLondon: 1924A scarce English edition of this professional reference cookbook from French cookery writer Louis Saulnier. -
1915 Home Cookery in War-TimeLondon: 1915The very scarce first edition of this war-time cook book, reflecting the change in attitudes towards waste and purchasing produce. -
1956-1974 7 Vols Scarce Works on British Food, Drink, and Living TraditionsLondon; Edinburgh: 1956-1974A smart seven-volume collection of mid-century British works on food, drink, and domestic life, six of them first editions. -
1937 Sussex Recipe Book With a Few Excursions into KentLondon: 1937A first edition of this illustrated local cookery book of recipes from Sussex. -
1949 Home-Made SweetsLondon: 1949A very pleasing first edition of this scarce cookery book of sweets and desserts from Nell Heaton. -
1948 I'll Cook for YouLondon: 1948A second impression very scarce guide to cookery from Russian author Georges Kaftal. -
1974 The Hare Kṛṣṇa Cook BookNew York : 1973A first edition, fourth printing of this foundational 1973 Hare Kṛṣṇa cookbook, offering a diverse selection of devotional vegetarian recipes. -
1984 The "Settlement" Cook Book 1903: The Way to a Man's HeartNew York: 1984A smart facsimile of the 1903 edition of this complete cookbook and guide to running a household from Elizabeth Black Kander and Gisella Schoenfeld. -
1956 Fine Bouche: A History of the Restaurant in FranceLondon: 1956A very smart first translated edition of this history of fine dining and cookery in France, by notable French gastronomic critic and author, Pierre Andrieu. -
1930-1948 5vol A Collection of Cookery Books and Household GuidesLondon: 1930-1948Five charming collection of guides to cookery and managing a household, bound in red cloth, with tips on a variety of dishes and utensils. -
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1956 Talking of TeaLondon: 1956A very smart first edition of this illustrated guide to tea drinking, signed and inscribed by the author. -
1978 County Cooking: A Selection of recipes used in Leicestershire and surrounding counties during the last three centuriesWymondham: 1978A scarce first limited edition of just eighty copies, this is a charming collection of Midlands and Leicestershire recipes collected by Maureen Hallahan. -
1960 Virginia Hostess: Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Volume IVirginia: 1960A first edition collection of 100 authentic 18th-century Virginian recipes, featuring dishes like "Fairy Butter," "Princess Amelia Biscuits," and "Moon-Shine." -
1938 More Caviare and More CandyLondon: 1938A vanishingly scarce first edition of Alice Martineau’s imaginative 1938 cookbook, featuring an eclectic range of international recipes. -
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1930 Harmonized Food Selection Including the Famous Hauser Body Building SystemNew York: 1930A very scarce first edition of this guide to food selection and nutrition from American nutritionist Bengamin Gayelord Hauser, signed by the author. -
1908 Chats About WineLondon: 1908A smart early edition of this very scarce collection of essays on wine from author C. E. Hawker. -
1955 The Pocket Guide to Good CookingLondon: 1955A first edition of this brightly illustrated guidebook to good cooking from British author Robin McDouall.