THE ART OF COOKERY, MADE PLAIN AND EASY: WHICH FAR EXCEEDS ANY THING OF THE KIND YET PUBLISHED, CONTAINING.[XXII] HEADINGS] TO WHICH ARE ADDED ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NEW AND USEFUL RECEIPTS; AND ALSO FIFTY RECEIPTS FOR DIFFERENT ARTICLES OF PERFUMERY. WITH A COPIOUS INDEX. BY A LADY. A NEW EDITION. With all the Modern Improvements. And also the Order of a Bill of Fare, for each Month, in the Manner the Dishes are to be placed upon the Table, in the present Taste.
Published by Printed for W. Strahan, J. Rivington and Sons, S. Crowder, J. Hinton, J. Johnson, T. Longman, W. Owen, B. White, T. Caslon, J. Wilkie, J. Robson, G. Robinson, T. Cadell, T. Becket, W. Davies, J. Knox, W. Nicoll, T. Lowndes, R. Dymott, H. Gardner, B. Domville, J. Richardson, T. Durham, R. Baldwin, J. Bew, F. Newberry, W. Goldsmith, Fielding and Walker, J. Wallis, and W. Fox., London, 1778
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Seller: Marrins Bookshop, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomMarrins Bookshop
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8vo. 8 x 5.25 inches. [2] + vi + [20] + 397 + [24] pp. index. Rebacked in full calf, reusing the original leather boards and spine, which is in compartments with raised bands, gilt, with new contrasting black morocco title label, gilt. Age wear to extremities, edges darkened, a few lower margin stains and a little scattered foxing; otherwise a very good copy. Decorated by headpiece vignette. A facsimile of the author's signature is printed on the first page of the text. Classic of gastronomy by Hannah Glasse (1708-70) who became the best known cookery writer of the 18th century. First published in 1747 the work became a best-seller (MacLean lists thirty six editions to 1800), and was still in print in 1843, after which Mrs Beeton took over her mantle. All 18th century editions are now scarce. (ESTC T90931; MacLean, p.59-61, with biographical notes). COOKERY HOUSEHOLD GASTRONOMY 18TH CENTURY COOKERY.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE ART OF COOKERY, MADE PLAIN AND EASY: WHICH FAR EXCEEDS ANY THING OF THE KIND YET PUBLISHED, CONTAINING.[XXII] HEADINGS] TO WHICH ARE ADDED ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NEW AND USEFUL RECEIPTS; AND ALSO FIFTY RECEIPTS FOR DIFFERENT ARTICLES OF PERFUMERY. WITH A COPIOUS INDEX. BY A LADY. A NEW EDITION. With all the Modern Improvements. And also the Order of a Bill of Fare, for each Month, in the Manner the Dishes are to be placed upon the Table, in the present Taste.
- Author
- GLASSE, HANNAH.
- Publisher
- Printed for W. Strahan, J. Rivington and Sons, S. Crowder, J. Hinton, J. Johnson, T. Longman, W. Owen, B. White, T. Caslon, J. Wilkie, J. Robson, G. Robinson, T. Cadell, T. Becket, W. Davies, J. Knox, W. Nicoll, T. Lowndes, R. Dymott, H. Gardner, B. Domville, J. Richardson, T. Durham, R. Baldwin, J. Bew, F. Newberry, W. Goldsmith, Fielding and Walker, J. Wallis, and W. Fox., London
- Publication year
- 1778
Marrins Bookshop
Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
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Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.…
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science and medicine, Natural history, maps and prints, Antiquarian books, History of Kent and English topographyAssociation member
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Marrins Bookshop
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Marrin's Bookshop is a member of PBFA. All entries have been thoroughly researched using the relevant bibliographies and British Library catalogue, DNB, COPAC etc. Any item found to vary from the described state may be returned within 2 weeks of receipt. Postage is extra and overseas customers please state your preference as to air or surface mail. Payment may be made by cheque, Visa or Mastercard or any debit card, Credit or Debit is preferred, or by Sterling transfer to our UK bank account.
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