The Ladies' New Book of Cookery: A Practical System for Private Families in Town and Country;with Directions Fo Carving, and Arranging the Table for Parties, Etc., Also, Preparations of Food for Invalids and Children.

Sara Josepha Hale

Published by H. Long & Brother J.C. Derby, New York

About this Item

CR date 1852. No pub date but hand dated on ffep 1866.Brown blindstamped cloth covered boards have wear at extremities and except for shallow chipping at ends spine is intact and original. Splashed, age-toned and gently foxed throughout but actually in remarkably good condition for age. Hinges are sound and while the signatures are a bit uneven, they are all firmly attached. Front pastedown has a small area near foredge missing and back fep is missing its lower foredge corner and looks a bit crunchy. A vintage collectible.Pages 474 pp.

Seller Inventory # 001240

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ladies' New Book of Cookery: A Practical System for Private Families in Town and Country;with Directions Fo Carving, and Arranging the Table for Parties, Etc., Also, Preparations of Food for Invalids and Children.
• Publisher: H. Long & Brother J.C. Derby, New York
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Fifth Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket