Countess Morphy Marcelle (20 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Mylar protector included. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. (pub by arrangement, ARC edition 1966). tan boards, bndg firm, well-protected by unclipped illus light brown dj, back sl bit rubbed, encased in mylar sleeve taped to fep & bep, not exlib; interior unmarked, 200+ mushroom recipes, 123 pp. followed by Arco book adverts, 5.5"x 8.5". author born 1883 in New Orleans, moved to London when young, began her writing career as a dance critic after working as a cooking demonstrator in Selfridges.…

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Fifth Impression. First part of book is in English, the second part is in Italian. Blue cloth with gilt. Dustwrapper chipped with some loss. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 124 pages. The cover has a bit of wear, with a stain on the front which has cause some fading, tanning and a few scuffs. The page edges are moderately foxed and tanned. The front inside cover has a name inscription from a previous owner. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.…

Condition: Very Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic covered boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 124 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. FOOD [Dietary].

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First published in 1935, this is undated but possibly a first impression as no other editions mentioned on copyright page. Black cloth boards with silver titling, no jacket. Some edge wear and rubbing to top and bottom of covers, considerable fraying and small loss to top and bottom of spine, some overall rubbing and some scratches, some slight separation between verso ffep and title page, small gift inscription to ffep and a scribbled note to rear endpapers, some slight browning and spotting to page block, internally clean tightish and square, overall a reasonable copy for its age. 800pp, map endpapers, blank lilac 'note' pages to rear. A huge detailed cookery book, divided into labelled countries, by American British food writer, dance critic and demonstration chef Marcelle Azra Hincks (1883-1938), known by the nom de plume Countess Morphy. All her books were published by Joseph in conjunction with Selfridges, as they were probably associated with her employment by the department store as a cookery demonstrator. Elizabeth David recalled attending her cookery classes at Selfridges as a young girl and being impressed with her expertise. Although some critics picked on the inevitable mistakes which occurred in this giant and wide ranging book, and some ridiculed the recipe for fricassee of iguana from Guinea, on the whole the work was greeted with enthusiasm. Now quite a scarce book, also a very large heavy book, extra postage may be required.…

Condition: Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 124 printed pages of text. A little brown staining to the upper spine end and to the upper and lower edges of the rear panel, cheap paper browning. Good condition book in Good condition colour photographic dust wrapper with 15 mm u-shaped piece missing to the upper spine, small chips to the corners and lower spine, closed tears to the upper and lower edges of the rear panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. FOOD [British Cookery].…

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. Slight wear, otherwise very good indeed in slightly torn and dust-soiled jacket, chipped at head of spine.

Condition: Wie neu. 13,5 cm x 21,5 cm. 224 pages. Modern Hardcover / Recently rebound in modern cloth with new endpapers. Bookblock firm but with some foxing and occasional staining. Otherwise in very good, now firm and restored condition. Includes chapters about: English Breakfast / Poultry and Game / Pies and various Pastries / Sauces and Sundries / English Cheeses / English home-made wines / Countess Morphy was the nom de plume adopted by the american-british food writer, christened Marcelle Azra Hincks. She was born in New Orleans, USA and as a girl came to England. According to UK census records she was 17 in 1891. Evidence of her early life is sparse, and confusing. In 1891 she was described in the census as a 'visitor born in the USA' living at 30, Church Street, Kensington, with Mrs Louise Hinks (her mother) and half-siblings Lili and John Pemberton. The head of the household was Alfred de Cros, managing director of a mining corporation who was born in Ireland. The four servants living in the house indicate a comfortable middle-class existence. (Wikipedia).…

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. A very smart copy of this traditional English cookery book by Countess Morphy, complete with the original dust wrapper. First edition of this uncommon volume.With the publisher's scarce dust wrapper, unclipped.This work is the companion volume to the author's previous work, 'Recipes of All Nations', which consists of eighteen chapters each covering a different country's cuisine. In comparison, this collection comprises the traditional dishes of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, distinctly national and uninfluenced of the cookery of other countries.Recipes include hot cross buns, kedgeree, shepherd's pie, toad-in-the-hole, treacle pudding and gooseberry fool.Written by Countess Morphy, the pen name of Marcelle Azra Hincks, a British food writer, dance critic and cookery demonstrator who was born in New Orleans in 1883, moving to England as a young girl in 1891. 'Recipes of All Nations' is arguably her best known work, which also included two chapter on 'The Creole Cookery of New Orleans'. She aimed to dispel the myths and fears commonly associated with foreign cookery at the time. In the original cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart, with mild rubbing and bumping to the edges of the cloth. Dust wrapper is smart, with edge wear to the spine head and tail and a few scattered spots and handling marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with offsetting to the endpapers and occasional spots, heaviest and most scattered to the first and last few leaves. Near Fine. None (illustrator). book.…

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. The Kitchen Encyclopaedia was published posthumously. Contains 717 + 1 printed pages of text with full-page colour and monochrome plates throughout. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in scarce Good condition dust wrapper with closed tears and small chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. FOOD [Cuisine Française].…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Herbert Joseph, London, nd. but the British Library states 1932. Hardback, 8vo. 197pp. plus (unused) blanks, original decorated washable oil-cloth cover with light wear, contents very good. Each section printed on to different coloured pages and there is a pocket pasted to rear paste down to house collected recipes prior to being pasted onto the blanks. Inscribed and signed by the author on f.f.e.p.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 838. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1948 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 838.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 216 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 216 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 898. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1944 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 898.…

LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1944 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 898 Language: English Pages: 898.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1944. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 898, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 898 898.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1948. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 838, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 838 838.…