The Virginia Housewife: Or, Methodical Cook by Randolph, Mary - 1984

Birmingham, AL: Oxmoor House, Inc. for Antique American Cookbooks, 1984 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. Large 8vo. 180 pp, The Universe of Mary Randolph by Shirley Abbott; preface, introduction, Soups; Beef; Veal; Lamb; Mutton; Pork; Fish; Poultry, &c.; Sauces; Vegetables; Puddings, &c.; Cakes; Cold Creams; Preserves; Picklings; Cordials, &c. with color and b&w illustrations. Special Edition privately published by Oxmoor House, Inc. for members of the Antique American Cookbooks: 1984. Only the slightes wear to bottom edge with a small faded spot to gilt bottom edge, else, Pristine. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Brown half-leather with floral paper-covered board, gilt lettering to spine, gilt text block edges, decorative endpapers, and light yellow cloth page marker..