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THE FEMALE'S BEST FRIEND, OR THE YOUNG WOMAN'S GUIDE TO VIRTUE ECONOMY AND HAPPINESS: containing a complete modern system of cookery, formed upon principles of economy for private families.... by POOLE, Watkin. COMPILER and EDITOR.:

by POOLE, Watkin. COMPILER and EDITOR.:

THE FEMALE'S BEST FRIEND,  OR THE YOUNG WOMAN'S GUIDE TO VIRTUE ECONOMY AND HAPPINESS: containing a complete modern system of cookery, formed upon principles of economy for private families.... by POOLE, Watkin. COMPILER and EDITOR.:

THE FEMALE'S BEST FRIEND, OR THE YOUNG WOMAN'S GUIDE TO VIRTUE ECONOMY AND HAPPINESS: containing a complete modern system of cookery, formed upon principles of economy for private families....

by POOLE, Watkin. COMPILER and EDITOR.:

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Manchester, printed and published by J. Gleave and Son, 191, Deansgate, 1826.. To which are added, instructions to female servants of every description; advice to the young mother; rules for the treatment of infants; directions for nursing, and for the management and education of children; useful hints for the sick chamber; and for promoting matrimonial happiness: illustrated by moral and religious essays, tales, and memoirs of illustrious females, eminent for their piety, virtue, and accomplishments. The whole being an improved and pleasant directory for cultivating the heart and understanding, and a sure guide to every acquirement for forming a pleasing companion, a respectable mother, and a useful member of society. A new edition, edited and compiled by Watkin Poole. 8vo, approximately 220 x 130 mm, 8½ x 5 inches, engraved frontispiece, added engraved title plus 12 engraved plates as listed in plate list at rear, pages: viii, [3], 10-694, rebound at sometime in reverse calf, gilt lettered black title label, new endpapers. Binding slightly rubbed, frontispiece and engraved title foxed and dusty, all engraved plates have staining of varying degrees, no loss to images, small adhesion to text from 1 plate with slight loss, pale browning to 7 pages of text between the plates, and to index, pale stain to many lower margins with the odd dusty spot, but most pages clean, a little damage to first two endpapers, small tear with loss to one outer margin, not affecting text, old ink name to first endpaper, occasional small fox spot or small stain, otherwise an acceptable copy of an uncommon book. Three copies only listed in Copac. See: William R. Cagle, A Matter of Taste, pages 673-674, No. 936, "This is the only edition mentioned by Attar and Oxford and no other other edition has been found"; Arnold Whitaker Oxford, English Cookery Books to the Year 1850, page 160-161. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.
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What's for Lunch?

What's for Lunch?

by [Transformer Press] Lise Melhorn-Boe.

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Kingston, Ontario:: Transformer Press,, 2011.. Open Edition. 7 x 8"; 10 pages. Flutter book. Pop-ups. Color photo-copied onto Boise HDP Color Copy Cover acid free paper. Numbered and signed by the artist. Transformer Press: "A fun faux children's pop-up book about (yes! more) toxins in our food. Color photocopied from hand-painted and collaged illustrations, with a bouncy poem as text. "My tummy is growling. What's for Lunch? Colourful illustrations combine with bouncy rhymes about nasty stuff in our food to make one wonder if having lunch is such a good idea." Lise Melhorn-Boe: "[What's for Lunch? is] sort of a companion piece for 'What's for Dinner?' in that it is also a pop-up book and also about toxins in our food. This one is however, more typical, in that it is made of paper. It is styled like a kids' pop-up book with a bouncy verse about the nasties we are eating. I actually designed it years ago for a contest that Little… Read More
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Directions for Cookery in its Various Branches

Directions for Cookery in its Various Branches

by Leslie, Miss

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Philadelphia: Henry Carey Baird & Co., 1882. Book. Good. Hardback. Sixtieth Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 528 pages plus catalogue of 30 pages. Dark red cloth with embossed decorations and gilt title to spine. Parsnips need to be cooked for 2 - 3 hours? Axford page 119 quotes first edition as 1830..
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Cooking With Master Chefs
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Cooking With Master Chefs

by Julia Child

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Julia Child introduces sixteen of America's talented chefs from different parts of the country and interprets their recipes for the home cook. With the help of more than eighty color photographs we see the chefs at work in home kitchens and we learn the individual techniques that make their signature dishes so delicious -- and so workable.
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CULINA  FAMULATRIX MEDICINAE:  Or, Receipts in Modern Cookery; with a medical commentary, written...
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CULINA FAMULATRIX MEDICINAE: Or, Receipts in Modern Cookery; with a medical commentary, written by Ignotus and revised by A. Hunter M.D. F.R.S. L & E. Plus Men and Manners.

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York, printed by T. Wilson & R. Spence: for J. Mawman, London; sold also by J. White & J. Murray, & J. Harding, London; A. Constable, Edinburgh, 1807.. FIFTH EDITION considerably enlarged, 1807, INSCRIBED ON THE FRONT ENDPAPER BY DR HUNTER TO A FRIEND WITH A SIMILAR NAME: "TO ALEXANDER G. HUNTER ESQ from his affec. friend A. HUNTER, York Apr. 27, 1807", another inscription on the same page in a different hand is signed "A H", large signature of a Mrs Hunter on title page. 8vo, approximately 175 x 100 mm, 7 x 4 inches, engraved frontispiece of a Roman Stewpan, pages: [4], 5-310 including index, plus 1- 20 - Men and Manners, a list of 267 maxims followed by "A Domestic Character" pages 21-22. Bound in original quarter red roan over marbled boards, gilt rules and lettering to spine. Spine and boards worn and rubbed, small chip to head of spine with loss of leather, slight wear to foot of spine, corners worn with board showing at tips, shelf wear to edges of boards, small pale stains to all corners of… Read More
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A Good Heart and A Light Hand
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A Good Heart and A Light Hand: Ruth L. Gaskins' Collection of Traditional Negro Recipes

by Gaskin, Ruth L.

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First printing by Turnpike Press, the book was subsequently published by Simon & Schuster. Great old time country recipes. The 7 page introduction by Ms. Gaskin is a must read. The book has gotten wet and is wrinkled and lightly stained for an inch down from the top. The pages are lightly and evenly toned. There is damage at the top and bottom of the spine and there is shelf wear. The pages are clean and unmarked. Listed as Good.
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Directions for Cookery in its Various Branches

Directions for Cookery in its Various Branches

by Leslie, Miss

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Philadelphia: Henry Carey Baird & Co., 1882. Book. Good. Hardback. Sixtieth Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 528 pages plus catalogue of 30 pages. Dark red cloth with embossed decorations and gilt title to spine. Parsnips need to be cooked for 2 - 3 hours? Axford page 119 quotes first edition as 1830..
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Cooking With Master Chefs
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Cooking With Master Chefs

by Julia Child

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Julia Child introduces sixteen of America's talented chefs from different parts of the country and interprets their recipes for the home cook. With the help of more than eighty color photographs we see the chefs at work in home kitchens and we learn the individual techniques that make their signature dishes so delicious -- and so workable.
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(Advertising - Trolley Car)  For Healthful Delicious Foods Use ROYAL BAKING POWDER
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(Advertising - Trolley Car) For Healthful Delicious Foods Use ROYAL BAKING POWDER

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No Place: Royal Baking Powder 11" h x 21" w original trolley car advertising sign for Royal Baking Powder. No Date, circa 1920s. Very Good Plus, printed on stiff cardboard,a rubbed spot and light edge wear. A SCARCE sign with wonderful graphic imagery of a plate of biscuits, not found in online searches. Will ship flat, please select Priority Mail shipping to help defray costs. . Poster. Very Good Plus. 11" h x 21" W.
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CULINA  FAMULATRIX MEDICINAE:  Or, Receipts in Modern Cookery; with a medical commentary, written...
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CULINA FAMULATRIX MEDICINAE: Or, Receipts in Modern Cookery; with a medical commentary, written by Ignotus and revised by A. Hunter M.D. F.R.S. L & E. Plus Men and Manners.

by HUNTER, Dr. Alexander (as "Ignotus").:

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York, printed by T. Wilson & R. Spence: for J. Mawman, London; sold also by J. White & J. Murray, & J. Harding, London; A. Constable, Edinburgh, 1807.. FIFTH EDITION considerably enlarged, 1807, INSCRIBED ON THE FRONT ENDPAPER BY DR HUNTER TO A FRIEND WITH A SIMILAR NAME: "TO ALEXANDER G. HUNTER ESQ from his affec. friend A. HUNTER, York Apr. 27, 1807", another inscription on the same page in a different hand is signed "A H", large signature of a Mrs Hunter on title page. 8vo, approximately 175 x 100 mm, 7 x 4 inches, engraved frontispiece of a Roman Stewpan, pages: [4], 5-310 including index, plus 1- 20 - Men and Manners, a list of 267 maxims followed by "A Domestic Character" pages 21-22. Bound in original quarter red roan over marbled boards, gilt rules and lettering to spine. Spine and boards worn and rubbed, small chip to head of spine with loss of leather, slight wear to foot of spine, corners worn with board showing at tips, shelf wear to edges of boards, small pale stains to all corners of… Read More
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A Good Heart and A Light Hand
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A Good Heart and A Light Hand: Ruth L. Gaskins' Collection of Traditional Negro Recipes

by Gaskin, Ruth L.

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First printing by Turnpike Press, the book was subsequently published by Simon & Schuster. Great old time country recipes. The 7 page introduction by Ms. Gaskin is a must read. The book has gotten wet and is wrinkled and lightly stained for an inch down from the top. The pages are lightly and evenly toned. There is damage at the top and bottom of the spine and there is shelf wear. The pages are clean and unmarked. Listed as Good.
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GREEN EGGS AND HAM COOKBOOK: Recipes Inspired by Dr. Seuss
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GREEN EGGS AND HAM COOKBOOK: Recipes Inspired by Dr. Seuss

by Georgeanne Brennan

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Random House, 2006. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Spiral bound hardback cookbook with dishes inspired by Dr. Seuss and the dishes photographed by Frankie Frankeny. Very light shelf rubbing to covers of book. .
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SUNKIST RECIPES PACKET
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SUNKIST RECIPES PACKET

by California Fruit Growers Exchange

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Los Angeles: California Fruit Growers Exchange, 1938. Very good. A promotional packet of recipes using Sunkist lemons, the trademark of the California Fruit Growers Exchange. SUNKIST LEMONS - BRING OUT THE FLAVOR! [32p.] Stapled wraps. Very good. Staples oxidized, name and date on first page. Booklet with recipes for appetizers, beverages, desserts, fish, meat, garnishes, pies, salads and dressings, and vegetables. Black & yellow illustrations. (7-1/4"x5") 5 STAR LEMON RECIPES: THE BEST SERVINGS OF THE SEASON BY FAMOUS HOME ECONOMISTS. Very good. Name on front. Leaflet with seven recipes using Sunkist lemons. Single sheet, double-sided, folded into 3 panels. Blue text and illustrations. (Folded - 7-1/2"x4-1/4"; unfolded - 7-1/2"x12-1/2") SUNKIST PRESENTS THE YEAR'S BEST LEMON RECIPES FOR 1938. Very good. Name on last panel. Leaflet with eleven recipes using Sunkist lemons for entrees, vegetables, and desserts. Single sheet, double-sided, folded into 6 panels. Green text and illustrations. (Folded -… Read More
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MARLENE SOROSKY'S YEAR-ROUND HOLIDAY COOKBOOK
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MARLENE SOROSKY'S YEAR-ROUND HOLIDAY COOKBOOK

by SOROSKY, Marlene

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9780060150457
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NY: Harper & Row, 1982. NEAR FINE condition in VERY GOOD dust jacket. HARDCOVER. 1982. FIRST EDITION. Bound in creamy white boards with gold titles in bountifully illustrated black wraps. Square and tight, original price intact, 304pp. Light toning of edges and small abrasion to spine heel. Dust jacket has some toning to interior edges and two missing pieces at spine heel, see image. Full color photographs throughout.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good.
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The International Cook Book
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The International Cook Book

by Filippini, Alexander

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Garden City, NY: Doubleday Page & Co. Collectible-Very Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1907. Hardcover. Sm 4to., 1059 pp., Manuscript recipes and margin notes .
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Breakfast Dinner & Tea

Breakfast Dinner & Tea

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New York: D. Appleton And Company, 1869 Chipped top and bottom of the spine, badly bumped corners, mesh binding still tight, Couple of news paper clippings inside the front board, one attached to the board and one newspaper clipping attached to the inside back board, 351 pages. Each page has an inch margin around it. Classically, Poetically, and Practically. Contains numerous curoius dishes and feasts of all times and all countries besides three hundred modern receipts.
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Mirro Cook Book
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Mirro Cook Book: Approved Recipes from Mirro Test Kitchen

by Laura Wilson

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284 Pages. This classic old cook book's exterior has worn areas on all for corners and at the top and base edges of the spine as well in one place on the rear cover's bottom edge. The interior pages, though yellowed a bit, have no visible extraneous markings on them until the back inside cover where a past book owner wrote some extra recipes. The is also a small piece missing from the bottom of the title pageThis book will be carefully wrapped up, padded, and then boxed and shipped right away to you from here in New Jersey and will come with our absolute appreciation for your order.
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Everyday Cooking With Jacques Pepin (Signed 1st Ed)
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Everyday Cooking With Jacques Pepin (Signed 1st Ed)

by Pepin, Jacques

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9780060149949
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0060149949
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HarperCollins, 1982-07-01. 1st Ed. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 9x7x0. Signed. A TRUE 1ST EDITION SIGNED IN PERSON BY JACQUES PEPIN! Also nicely inscribed and dated as shown. Book is VG with clean bright text and colorful boards but edgewear on Good dust jacket. Looks quite appealing in new mylar. Expedited shipping is welcome; Bk 1, signed by author.
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Everyday Cooking With Jacques Pepin (Signed 1st Ed)
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Everyday Cooking With Jacques Pepin (Signed 1st Ed)

by Pepin, Jacques

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Harper & Row, 1982-07-01. 1st Ed. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 9x7x0. Signed. 1ST PRINTING SIGNED IN PERSON BY JACQUES PEPIN along with "happy cooking" and a nice inscription as shown. Book appear unread with clean bright text and colorful boards but there's a remainder mark and stamp on lower page block. Mild wear on dust jacket, looks quite appealing in new mylar. Expedited shipping is welcome; Bk 3, signed by author.
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GOURMET'S MENU COOKBOOK

GOURMET'S MENU COOKBOOK

by EDITORS, Gourmet Magazine

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NY: Gourmet Books, Inc., 1978. FINE condition. HARDCOVER. 1978. SEVENTH PRINTING. AS NEW, bound in spinach green leatherette with decorative gold titles. Square and tight, UNREAD, no dust jacket as issued. Previous owner's name 'Light Fingers Lil' in small type gilt. Light rub to upper edge front, else FINE. 'A collection of epicurean menus and recipes.' Line drawings and color photographs throughout. Oversize, octavo/8vo. 648pp plus Special Acknowledgements and Index. Quite a nice gift.. Hard Cover. Fine/Not Issued.
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Sandwich Secrets. Compliments of the U.S. Bakery, Baker's of Franz Butter-nut Bread
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Sandwich Secrets. Compliments of the U.S. Bakery, Baker's of Franz Butter-nut Bread

by [United States Bakery (Portland, Oregon)]; Ruth Aikins (illustrator)

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Portland, Oregon: U.S. Bakery, 1930. Oblong booklet, stapled in wrapper (16 x 24 cm.), 16 pages. Illustrations (some color). Title from cover. A product cookbook for this Pacific Northwest commercial bakery. Includes an introduction titled "Concerning the Earl of Sandwich" and sixty-six recipes for sandwiches and canapés (here spelled "canapis"). Some age-toning and wear to corners of illustrated wrapper. Very good. [OCLC locates two copies].
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