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Watford: Bruce Publishing Co. Ltd. , 1946. First edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 9.5" by 7.5". Emil Weiss. A first edition of this charming illustrated collection of party recipes, with the vanishingly scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. First edition. With the vanishingly scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated throughout with colour figures. A charming collection of recipes suitable for a party, with some traditional favourites alongside new and exciting dishes to try. The recipes are arranged into sections, being: savouries, pastries, cakes, sweets, creams, ices, and drinks. With dishes from sardine spread to jam puffs and ginger beer. Selected and compiled by Charlotte Weiss. Illustrated by Emil Weiss, a Czechoslovakian illustrator, reporter, and architect. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with minor wear and light fading to the extremities. Front hinge just starting but firm. Original unclipped dust wrapper is sound with light wear and…
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