Search Results: Titles starting with P from Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink

St. Louis, MO: Pet Milk Company, 1931. Squarish octavo, 84 pages, ring bound. Illustrated. First edition. A handsomely produced product cookbook, from the makers of Pet Milk - "pasteurized, sterilized, in a sealed can". WITH: an additional 16-page booklet published in 1934, also titled Pet Recipes. Some slight age toning to the printed wrappers, otherwise fine.

Wellington, N.Z.: The Polynesian Society, 1951. Memoirs of the Polynesian Society, Volume 24. Small quarto (25.5 x 16 cm.), xxx, 492 pages. Frontispiece, folding map at end (with small correction sticker laid on), appendices, index. FIRST EDITION. "This volume includes 65 pages of references under 26 subjects, on the Maori of New Zealand. Every island group in the Pacific is covered similarly. It is a guide and handbook to writings on Oceania and its peoples" (jacket text). Red cloth, with very light rubbing to edges of binding; slight bumping to corners. Some chipping to foot of dust jacket spine; some light soil. Near fine in a near very good dust jacket.

Chicago, Ill: John Willy, Inc.; The Hotel Monthly Press, 1940. Octavo (20.5 x 13.5 cm.), 318 pages. Photographic illustrations unpaginated. Index. ~ Evident second edition (an enhanced revision of a work published by Bobbs-Merrill in 1933). A restaurant-related cookbook, its contents collated from the author's "careful record of the requests for recipes by patrons of the dining rooms under my supervision," including "for the most part my own original creations" as well as "my interpretations of standard dishes." Recipes are simultaneously numbered in sequence and arranged in the author's recommended menu combinations, for instance: 286. Canapé Martha, 287. Baron of Beef Hussarde, 288. Baked Tomatoes Soubise, 289 Baked Mushrooms Soubise, 290. Yankee Salad, 291. Washington Cream Pie. ~ Many of the European chefs whose names are remembered from the luxury hotel dining rooms of the Jazz Age to the New Deal await their biographers. Little is known of the origins and training of Ernest Amiet (b. 1883?),… Read More

Chicago: Rand McNally & Company, 1962. Octavo (21.5 x 15.5 cm.), 176 pages. Illustrated. Index. FIRST EDITION. A compendium of pancake recipes from Ruth Ellen Church, the food editor of the Chicago Tribune. Her column there and most her books were written under the pseudonym Mary Meade. While at the Tribune, she established the first newspaper test kitchen, and she has been called the first American to have a regular wine column. In publisher's pale blue cloth, with some light spotting to top edge. In color-printed dust jacket, with some light wear to edges, and a bit of spotting to same. Near very good.

Rome: FAO, 1953. Quarto, typed and mimeographed papers in an Accopress metal strip binder (30 x 24 cm.), 25, [18], 7, [16], [74], 12, [ii], [52], 18, [18], 27, [27], 20, [22], xiv, 73, [10] pages. Approximately 110 illustrations, including some photographic documentation, but largely architectural drawings of various vessels. Indices and bibliographies present in some papers. Seven papers presented at the 1953 International Fishing Boat Congress, a production of the United Nations' FAO. The papers include Howard Chapelle's "Some North American Fishing Launches" (no. 1), John Tyrell's Modern Irish Fishing Vessels" (no. 4), M. Quereshi et al.'s "West Pakistan Fishing Craft" (no. 15), Dwight Simpson's "The Development of the New England Trawler" (no. 22), Hans Zimmer's "Beach Landing Craft Used for Fishing in Europe" (no. 27), E.R. Gueroult's "The French Motor Trawlers" (no. 33), and Jan-Olaf Traung's "Outline to a Catalogue of Fishing Boat Tank Tests" (no. 45). There is also a section produced by the… Read More

Paris: Publié par J. Hetzel, 1846. Octavo, 184, iv pages. Illustrated by Bertall. FIRST EDITION. A significant work of early nineteenth-century gastronomy, which, though small by comparison, stands alongside Brillat-Savarin and Dumas. The illustrator Bertall was one of the most prolific French illustrators of the nineteenth century, and a pioneering photographer. Small open tear to corner of page 37, with no loss to text, otherwise very good in dark brown half-morocco, with marbled boards. [Cagle 97; Vicaire 115; not in Oberlé].

Paris: Publié par J. Hetzel, 1846. Octavo, 184, iv pages. Illustrated by Bertall. FIRST EDITION. A significant work of early nineteenth-century gastronomy, which, though small by comparison, stands alongside Brillat-Savarin and Dumas. The illustrator Bertall was one of the most prolific French illustrators of the nineteenth century, and a pioneering photographer. Very good or better in handsome green patterned paper over contemporary dark blue calf, spine decorated. With the bookplate of Louis de Villeperdrix, and his signature to a preliminary blank. [Cagle 97; Vicaire 115; not in Oberlé].

New York: the company, 1940. Oblong metal ribbon-bound book (14.5 x 22.5 cm.), 41, [12] pages. Illustrated. Images of product on rectos, with descriptive text on versos. A salesman's promotional catalogue for the "Quality Group" line of spirits from Park & Tilford, including Harvey's Sherries, Marie Brizzard, and champagnes and wines from Heidsieck, Beaulieu Vineyards, Blanchy, Martel & Co., Booths, Sanderson, and a number of spirits under the Park & Tilford brand. The text descriptions contain more technical information, than is usually found in promotional materials of this time. Bound in textured black card stock, with the corporate name stamped in silver. Some light creasing to the edges of the wrappers, otherwise fine. [OCLC locates no copies].

Poughkeepsie, New York: A.V. Haight Company, 1921. Octavo (21 x 13 cm.), 58 pages. With eighteen illustrations by Peter Newall. FIRST EDITION. A collection of paradoxical verse based on known works by famous poets, re-imagined to relate to the trials and tribulations of housekeeping in the 1920's. Internally clean and sound. In red printed tan wrappers; some wear to wrapper spine and with edgewear, otherwise very good. Signed and inscribed by Burges Johnson on the ffep, "To [xxx] - Here's one you missed! Burges Johnson"

Chicago; Binghamton, NY: National Dairy Council, 910 South Michigan Avenue; Vail-Ballou Press, 1926. Small octavo, 100 pages. FIRST EDITION. A promotional, educational book, intended to teach children about milk through history. With charming silhouette illustrations by Jessie Gillespie. Fine, in publisher's decorated paper-covered boards, with spine cover in dark blue cloth. In a very good dust jacket, with just a but of age-toning, and one small chip from rear panel.

Boston, MA: Howard W. Spurr Coffee Co, 1897. Octavo, 43 pages. FIRST EDITION. A coffee advertising piece, published by the Spurr Coffee Co., makers of Revere Standard Java Coffee. With a short biography of Revere, as well as a history of coffee, and plenty of illustrated advertisements. Some light spotting throughout, and a bit musty. In publisher's dark blue cloth, with gilt-titling, and portrait of Revere pasted to the front board.

Markkleeberg-Leipzig, 1932. Small octavo, 74 pages plus insert with two post-cards. Text in German. Printed throughout in maroon. Illustrated catalogue for German food production machines and products, specifically for bakeries, ice cream, and candy production. Detailed images throughout. Over one hundred items featured, including such as: Holzlöffel [wooden spoon], Waffeln [waffles], Eis-Handwagen [ice hand-wagon], Friko-Elektra-Eismaschine 30 Liter [30 Liter Friko Electric Ice Machine], and Papierbecher [paper cups]. In green wrappers with red text, hole-punch to upper left corner, otherwise fine. [OCLC locates no copies].

New Delhi: Published for the United States Dept. of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. by Amerind Pub. Co.;Oxonian Press, 1983. Large octavo (24 x 16 cm.), [7], 267 pages. Illustrated. Bibliography. First English language edition; originally published in Russian as Gorokh (Leningrad: Kolos, 1973).A detailed description of the pea plant, its morphology, biological and genetic data together with practical information on grain, vegetable and fodder varieties, and the technology of pea cultivation. Fine in pea green buckram; some edgewear to handsome printed green dust jacket.

London: W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd, 1950. Octavo, 124 pages. First Edition. Part of the Foulsham "Know-How" series, Hutchinson presents easy to make wine recipes at a low cost, many recipes include ingredients with health benefits. Recipes were originally compiled pre-World War II and have been modified to accommodate substitutions for ingredients no longer easily obtainable. "With inexpensive materials, ordinary kitchen equipment, and very little trouble, the average housewife can make good, fine English wine." Slight foxing, otherwise very good with dust jacket in like condition.

Philadelphia: Published and sold by Jacob Johnson & Co., Sold also by C. Pierce, and W. & D. Treadwell, Portsmouth; W.P. & L. Blake, Boston; Beers & How, New-Haven; Whiting, Backus & Whiting, and C.R. & G. Webster, Albany; O. Penniman & Co., Troy; Thomas & Whipple, Newbury-port; George Hill and Warner & Hanna, Baltimore ; R. & J. Grey, Alexandria; and S. Pleasants, and W. Prichard, Richmond; A. Bartram, Printer, 1804. Duodecimo (18 x 11 cm.), v, (3), [5]-224 pages. Index. FIRST EDITION. An early American survey of agriculture and agricultural practices, with information partially borrowed from Spurrier and Bordley, as well as some gleaned from the author's own polls. On drink, Roberts writes, "I would wish to introduce the drinking of beer in this country, for the common drink; knowing by experience that it is the most wholesome beverage made use of, therefore recommend it to private families to brew their own beer." There are also a few pages on cider, and some discussion of grasses. Veterinary… Read More

Haverhill, Mass: [The Church; Printed by] Press of Chase Bros, 1888. Octavo (22 x 15 cm.), [viii], 144, [x] pages. Advertisements (some illustrated). Title page printed in red and black. Decorated chapter head- and tailpieces. Table of contents. List of corrections. Editor inferred from copyright statement on title-page verso. Third Edition. A church cookbook likely issued in concert with the dedication of a new meetinghouse in 1882. With approximately five hundred recipes, many of them attributed. Representative entries: Bean Porridge, Oyster Stew, Shaker Codfish, Chicken Curry with Rice, Potted Pigeons, Cannelon of Beef, Baked Tomatoes, Parsnips, Stewed Celery, Brown Bread (five versions), Corn Cake (four versions), Squash Breakfast Cakes, Sweet Apple Pancakes, Fried Bananas, Grandmother's Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Pie (four versions), Indian Pudding (five versions), Peach Pudding, Rhubarb Dumplings, Charlotte Russe (three versions), Strawberry Custard, Union Cake, Election Cake, Hard Gingerbread (five… Read More

Worcester, Mass: [The Company]; C. F. Lawrence & Co., Printers, 1885. Small octavo (19 x 12 cm.), 40 pages. Cover title: Do You Keep House? If Not, Why Not? Printer from cover. Illustrated advertisements interspersed. An engaging promotional cookbook for Flint & Barker, a Worcester-based household furnishings supplier. The ninety or so recipes found here are indeed "every-day", although Breeze Pudding and Hickory Nut Macaroons at the very least evoke something of an era. What grabs attention, rather, are engravings of the sort that might have been seen in the British weekly Punch, including a set of caricatures designed to show the metamorphosis of a curmudgeon into a happy hysteric - a result of a satisfactory purchase from Flint & Barker, no doubt. There are, too, intricate commercial images - a rattan baby carriage; a parlor chair with silk fabric - but the comedy rules, as in the case of a husband rudely awakened by a folding bed. The artist(s) is (are) uncredited, except in the cover image,… Read More

[Hartford, Conn: The Company; Press of A.W. Lang, Courant Building, 1885. Small octavo (14.5 x 12 cm.), 32 pages. Cover title: Do You Keep House? If Not, Why Not? Printer from cover. Illustrated advertisements interspersed. An engaging promotional cookbook for George W. Flint & Co., a Hartford-based-based household furnishings supplier. The ninety or so recipes found here are indeed "every-day", although Breeze Pudding and Hickory Nut Macaroons at the very least evoke something of an era. What grabs attention, rather, are engravings of the sort that might have been seen in the British weekly Punch, including a set of caricatures designed to show the metamorphosis of a curmudgeon into a happy hysteric - a result of a satisfactory purchase from Flint & Co., no doubt. There are, too, intricate commercial images - a rattan baby carriage; a parlor chair with silk fabric. The artist(s) is (are) uncredited. ~ Some pages mildly stained; shelfworn and soiled, spine and corners chipped; rear panel fore-edge… Read More

London: Printed for R. Bentley and M. Magnes, 1682. Duodecimo (15 x 9 cm.), title leaf, [22], 563 pages. Illustrated with forty-two pages of woodcuts of which a few depict table settings and the majority the carving of various fowl (capon, turkey, goose, duck, pigeon, woodcock, partridge, pheasant, etc.), veal, mutton, wild boar, pig, hare, fish, and lobster and the decorative carving of fruit. ~ FIRST & ONLY EDITION IN ENGLISH. One of the most important titles of 17th Century French gastronomy, and to some, one of the rarest cookery books in the English language. There are few recorded copies and almost all existing copies appear to be imperfect, i.e. primarily lacking pages, while this copy is complete. Bitting notes, "Despite the claim 'The like never before extant in any language,' the book is a translation of 'L'Escole parfaite des officiers de bouches,' first published in 1662. The English translation is much scarcer than the original." Simon Gough states with insight in one of his wonderfully… Read More

New York: F.H. Melville, Commission Merchant, 1883. Broadside (29.8 x 21.5 cm.). Illustrated advertisement for the "Perfection" paper bag, wrapping paper, and twine holder. Includes description, dimensions, and directions. Stamped with the name and location of "F.H. Melville, Commission Merchant" the purveyor of the holder. Fold creases and small spot of discoloration, otherwise fine condition. [OCLC locates no copies].