A New System of Domestic Cookery Formed Upon Principles of Economy and Adapted to the Use of Private Families

A Lady

Published by John Murray, London, 1813

About this Item

Engraved frontispiece "Domestic Cookery", title, Advertisement, Directions to the binder (plate list), Contents[18 page index), xxx, 354 including 5 pages of publisher's adverts, with 9 further engraved plates. Full crushed red morocco with green title and date labels to spine, marbled eps. A robust binding with an amateurish finish. Contents; Introduction-Miscellaneous observationsfor the use of the mistress of a family, carving; Part I Fish, Part II Meat. Part III Poultry, Game &c, Part IV Soups and Gravies, Part V Sauces, Part VI Pies, Puddings, and Pastry, Part VII Vegetables, Part VIII Sweet Dishes, Preserves, Sweetmeats &c, &c, Part IX Cakes, Bread &c, Part X Home-Brewery, Wines &c, Part XI Dairy, and Poultry (with directions to servants etc.) Page margins of the index soiled with other signs of use throughout. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A New System of Domestic Cookery Formed Upon Principles of Economy and Adapted to the Use of Private Families
• Publisher: John Murray, London
• Publication Date: 1813
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
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