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New York: George Virtue, 1856. Rebound in red buckram, stamped in gold. Ex-lib copy with numbers on spine and pocket at rear of books and a few stamps -- but certainly not too distracting. W.H. Bartlett travelled to the U.S. in the 1830's-1840's and was known as an illustrator. This book was completed by B.B. Woodward. … Read more

Philadelphia: T.B. Peterson & Brothers, 1856. Fine - Rebound in contemporary dark brown leather with gilt stamping. The second issue, with ads dated 1858 on back pages. Book of 501 recipes. Unusually bright, clean copy (especially for a 144-year old cookbook). Subtitled, "Practical Receipts for the Housewife". A handsome copy of this early cookbook.. Second Edition. Near… Read more

NY: Knopf, 1943. Bound in light green cloth, stamped in forest green. Only flaws to book are a bit of dustiness to edges and a small number 5649 written on the ffep. The dustwrapper has had some minor restoration work done to the top of the spine. Shows a little darkening to the rear panel. But no chips,… Read more