Practical Grocer by Simmonds, First Edition (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. corners worn, lower fore corner text volume 2 bumped, moderately shaken, otherwise a clean, sound, reading set, volumes 1 and 2 only, small quartos, 272 pages, 272 pages, green cloth with gilt titles and black, gilt and seafoam green decorations of seated woman with ledger and worker hefting baled goods.

Cloth, Gilt Titles. Condition: Good VG. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. First Edition. First volume only of a manual and guide for for the Grocery Trade in Britain. 272pp, photo illustrated [some in color], tables etc. Generally bright and clean with a sound binding. Previous owner's signature to htp.Minor wear to green cloth at tips etc. We ship Worldwide, use both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges based on our actual costs, without overcharging. Unpacked weight 1.1kg. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates based on specific destination and weight. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. with contributions by specialists, trade experts and members of the Trades. Vol IV - Oils, Wines and Side-lines. Twelve plates with explanatory text printed on their tissue protectors. Green picture boards clean with turned spine. Black eps. Clean and firmly fixed within binding. Foxing in places throughout but tends to add to the books charm rather than detract1.23kg, 290pps, including a separately numbered 8pps on advertising.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. with contributions by specialists, trade experts and members of the Trades. Vol III - Provisions & C. Twelve plates with explanatory text printed on their tissue protectors. Green picture boards have some 'coffee' stains to front, small marks and turned spine. Black eps. Clean and firmly fixed within binding. Foxing in places throughout but tends to add to the books charm rather than detract. 1.15kg, 272pps +8 of publisher adverts.

FIRST EDITION 4 Volumes Large 8vo. dark green clothbound hardbacks, gilt, with embossed decorations to spines and upper boards. 272, 272, 272 and 290pp. All volumes illustrated with colour and b/w plates. Each volumes has a previous owner's name in ink to early blank and Vol. III has same owner's name and address in pencil to ffep. Vol. IV's Index has a few pencil marks in margins. Foxing to prelims and foredges of all volumes. Light wear and rubbing to all covers with a few light spots to upper board of Vol. III. Overall a Good+ Set. (Shelf 46) PLEASE NOTE: VERY Heavy SET (4kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Four Volume Set. Super-Royal Octavo's (as stated on publisher's 'conditions' slip). 272, 8pp. ix, 272, 8pp. ix, 272, 8pp. ix, 290, 8pp. Uniformly bound in publisher's green cloth with attractive art nouveau decoration and gilt titles. Minor rubbing to extremities. Surface wear and markings to boards, particularly rear of vol. I. Occasional mild internal spotting, otherwise contents generally clean and bright. Illustrated. Overall a Very Good set. Heavy - additional postage will be advised.