Mrs Benjamin Harrison (9 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This remarkable book presents a historical culinary voyage in which the author, a seasoned veteran of high-society events and social gatherings, shares a collection of mouthwatering recipes that were once meticulously guarded secrets, passed down through generations to grace the tables of renowned politicians, social leaders, and the societal elite of Washington, D.C. These culinary creations, meticulously prepared by talented private chefs and kitchen staff, represent the pinnacle of fine dining, showcasing a fusion of classic techniques with unique twists and flavors. Each recipe holds a tantalizing promise of exquisite culinary artistry, offering a glimpse into the glamorous world of Washington's power brokers and socialites. Through its pages, this book unveils the fascinating interplay between food and social status, power, and influence. It not only provides a delectable array of recipes but also an intriguing exploration of Washington's influential culinary landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Second edition (originally published 1892). Text divided into Part I and Part II with sectional pagination; collates as [half-tile], [title], [8], 15-32, [b/w plate], 33-64, [b/w plate], 65-84, [b/w plate], [6], 7-16, [b/w plate], 17-32, [b/w plate], 33-38, [b/w plate], 39-80, [b/w plate], 81-101, [1], [b/w plate]. Hardcover: H 25.75cm x 20.5cm. No dust jacket present. White cloth soiled and foxed with surface abrasions; front board's gilt lettering remains reasonably bright (no spine lettering). Toning/foxing to text block edges and endpapers; occasional fingerprint soiling to interior leaves which otherwise mostly remain clean. Binding is firm. Edition statement on page [5] "The second edition . . . has been published under the direction of Mrs. George L. Dunlap, Chairman of the Children's Building Committee, of the Board of Lady Managers, and the proceeds of its sale will be used for a Memorial Fund." Explanatory Note by Martha S. Hill dated April 1893 so evidently added for this edition. PART I features facsimile contributions by President Harrison [Benjamin Harrison], L.Q.C. Lamar [Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar], Thomas Hardy, Henry James, Rudyard Kipling (contribution of "Old Johnny Grundy" on p. 31, 1st sequence), Edward Everett Hale, George W. Cable [George Washington Cable], Sarah Orne Jewett, Eugene Field, Oliver Wendell Holmes, A.C. Swinburne [Algernon Charles Swinburne], Julia Ward Howe, Richard Harding Davis, P. Tschaikowsky [Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky], George Meredith, et al. PART II features facsimile contributions by President Clevland [Stephen Grover Cleveland], Mrs. Grover Cleveland, William D. Howells, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Emile Zola, Mary Mapes Dodge, et al. …

2 pp. 8vo. Condition: Fine. 2 pp. 8vo.

Unbound. Condition: Near Fine. Albumen cabinet photograph. Image approximately 4.25" x 5.5" mounted on larger thick card with "Mrs. Harrison" in gilt below the image. No photographers mark. Slight nick in one corner, tiny crease on one corner of card, else near fine. Image of Caroline Scott Harrison, presumably issued while Harrison served as First Lady between 1889 until her death in 1892, when she died in the White House of tuberculosis.…

Unbound. Condition: Fine. Albumen photograph. Image approximately 3.5" x 5.25" mounted on larger thick card with "Mrs. Benjamin Harrison" in gilt below the image. No photographers mark. Very near fine. Image of a painting or engraving of Caroline Scott Harrison, presumably issued while Harrison served as First Lady between 1889 until her death in 1892, when she died in the White House of tuberculosis.…