The Pytchley Book of Refined Cookery and Bills of Fare

Indian red red cloth boards with gilt titles along the spine (plus William Cowper's quotation about the spice of life on the upper board). Contains chapters on bills of fare (in English and French) for each month of the year; as well as those with instructions on rules for roasts, vegetables, puddings etc. Condition (external): the cloth is a little blemished and faded in places. Condition (internal): generally mild to moderate tanning with occasional spotting - especially on the book's preliminary pages (see image example). pp. xi, 280 (followed by advertisements)/8vo (crown). 5th edition, undated, (Preface to second edition, included in this book is dated 1886). Please note that, depending on destination, we may request a payment to cover any extra shipping/postage charges. Proceeds to Amnesty International. Abe2429. (This item is being sold under the Retail Gift Aid scheme to support Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust. Gift Aid enables us to increase the value of donations by 25%. Amnesty International UK Section is acting as an agent selling this item on behalf of one of our Gift Aid Donors).…