COCOA: ALL ABOUT IT
HISTORICUS
Published by SAMPSON LOW MARSTON AND COMPANY, LONDON, 1892
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Brown cloth boards with gilt blocked titles to spine, black blocked titles and illustration to upper board, 185 x 120 mm approx. 114 pp + 6 of commercial adverts.Fold out frontis + all other illustrations as called for including 8 coloured plates. 1892. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Cadbury Brothers "with compliments" card loosely laid in. Good ( Moderate to heavy shelf wear to cloth - colour rubbing only, mild shelf soiling. Offset browning to free end papers with previous owner name and address to front same. Glue to signatures failing - mull and sewing holding - with no cracks to end papers. No other notable defects). Seller Inventory # 132431
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Title: COCOA: ALL ABOUT IT
Publisher: SAMPSON LOW MARSTON AND COMPANY, LONDON
Publication Date: 1892
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of cocoa, tracing its journey from the ancient Mayan civilizations of Central America to its emergence as a beloved beverage in Europe. The author takes us on a captivating exploration of the plant's cultivation, its role in indigenous cultures, and its eventual arrival in the European market. The book reveals the complexities of the cocoa trade, highlighting the roles played by adventurous explorers, Jesuit missionaries, and even the Spanish court in shaping its trajectory. Through historical accounts and insightful observations, the book sheds light on the cultural significance of cocoa, its transformation from a treasured commodity to a staple in European kitchens, and its fascinating journey through the hands of merchants, explorers, and the Church. By piecing together a rich tapestry of historical anecdotes and facts, the author presents a compelling account of how the humble cocoa bean conquered the world. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781334247477_0
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ISBN 13: 9781016362641
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Cocoa: All About It
Published by
Sampson Low Marston and Company Limited, 1896
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Hardcover
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
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Condition: Fair. 1896. No Edition Remarks. 99 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering. Contains blue and white and colour illustrations. Prize plate stuck to front pastedown. Clean pages and illustrations with noticeable tanning and foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Hinges and gutters are slightly cracked with exposed netting. Marks to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Minor splits to spine ends and corners causing cloth to be frayed. Gilt lettering is darkened. Visible wear marks to boards. Seller Inventory # 1737385183LEE
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