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THE MODERN ART OF COOKERY IMPROVED; or, Elegant, Cheap, and Easy Methods, of preparing most of the Dishes now in vogue; In the composition whereof Both Health and Pleasure have been consulted.
by SHACKLEFORD, Mrs Ann, of Winchester.:
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, printed for J. Newbery; and F. Newbery, 1767.. TITLE CONTINUED: To which is added, an Appendix; containing a dissertation on the different kinds of food, their nature, quality, and various uses. By a Phycisian [sic]. And a Marketing Manual, and other useful particulars. By the Editor. FIRST EDITION 1767, 12mo, approximately 165 x 105 mm, 6½ x 4 inches, pages: xxiv, 1-284, [14], - index, bound in full modern panelled calf, gilt raised bands, gilt decoration in compartments, gilt lettered red morocco label, new endpapers. Title page lightly browned, very faint damp stain to upper outer corner of A2-A8, occasional light browning to upper or lower margins, one or two tiny light stains, otherwise a very good clean tight copy. See: John Newbery and his Successors 1740-1814, A Bibliography by S. Roscoe, page 370, No. A 494; Bitting, Gastronomic Bibliography, page 430; Vicaire, Bibliographie Gastronomique 791; Oxford, English Cookery Books, page 95; Maclean, Household and Cookery Books 1701-1800, page 131; ESTC T119096. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE. FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.
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- Bookseller
- Roger Middleton
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 47393
- Title
- THE MODERN ART OF COOKERY IMPROVED; or, Elegant, Cheap, and Easy Methods, of preparing most of the Dishes now in vogue; In the composition whereof Both Health and Pleasure have been consulted.
- Author
- SHACKLEFORD, Mrs Ann, of Winchester.:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, printed for J. Newbery; and F. Newbery, 1767.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- COOKERY COOKING RECIPES HEALTH WINES FOOD JOHN NEWBERY
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Roger Middleton
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Roger Middleton
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Oxford, Oxfordshire
About Roger Middleton
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