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USA: Ellis Robinson Publishing Co., Inc.. Good. 1972. First Edition. Paperback. "Helps readers enjoy and utilize sea life that is often over-looked, wasted or needlessly destroyed. No Roman feast could ever compare with what new taste treats are in store for you when you discover our riches from the ocean." - Introduction. Introduces limpets, abalone,… Read more about this item

New York: Arno Press. Good with no dust jacket. 1974. Facsimile Reprint. Hardcover. "In 1901 the publishers of The Western Brewer determined to publish and present to its readers a universal history of brewing, dwelling particularly upon the events and progress of the nineteenth century, and treating the subject even more in detail as it presents itself… Read more about this item

London: Faber and Faber Limited. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1950. First Edition. Hardcover. The interesting dust jacket description, written in the wake of WWII, reads as follows: "[This book was] first written in 1945 when we felt it necessary to postpone publication till we could look with more confidence to the future. We… Read more about this item

USA: Viking Books. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0670815950 . "This lavishly illustrated full-color book takes readers back to the origins of tea drinking in countries around the world as diverse as Japan, China, Russia, France, America, India, and the Caribbean, not forgetting, of course, England. There are complete menus for… Read more about this item

London: W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd.. Fair. 1943. First Edition. Hardcover. "How to make these pure delicacies in the home at half the cost of shop supplies." - subtitle. "As a work of reference it will be found invaluable, and a copy kept in the kitchen will be helpful on a thousand occasions." - Preface. … Read more about this item

Willowdale, Ontario: The Ontario Historical Society. Good. 1989. First Edition. Paperback. 0919352073 . 312 pages. Black and white illustrations. A compilation of twenty-five papers presented at the 101st Annual Conference of The Ontario Historical Society at the Radisson Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, May 4, 5, 6, 1989. The papers include titles such as Surviving on… Read more about this item

New York: P.F. Collier & Son Corporation. Good with no dust jacket. 1946. Reprint. Hardcover. This copy is a vintage 1946 reprint of the 1942 first edition. 951 pages. Index. Occasional colour and black and white photos. "Every one of the 2,600 recipes in this book was either originated or thoroughly tested in the… Read more about this item

Montreal, Quebec: Fry-Cadbury Ltd.. Good. 1955. First Edition. Paperback. 38 pages. Illustrated with black and white reproductions of photos. "Independently panel-tested and found to be 100% practical under all everyday, normal conditions - by a group of average Canadian housewives." - title page. Undated but appears to be circa 1950s. Clean and unmarked… Read more about this item

USA: Pacific Steamship Company / The Admiral Line, 1930. Book. Good. Pamphlet. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 4 pages. 7" x 5.5". Charming front cover color illustration of the Parliament Buildings in Victoria, B.C. Nostalgic color illustrations of vessel service staff inside. Dated Aug. 4 with Chief Steward A.E. Burnley and Commander… Read more about this item

Canada: National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation, Inc., 2001. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 180 pages. Reference List. Index. "As with all successful human group survival strategies, borrowing on the wisdom of the past in conjunction with a robust willingness to adapt and create new solutions will again be essential… Read more about this item

USA: Garland Publishing, Incorporated, 1986. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xii, 194 pages. Addresses food, nutrition, and health related dietary concerns of the major ethnic groups in the United States. Lists hundreds of works, categorized by ethnicity. Average wear. Binding sound. Usual library markings. A worthy reference… Read more about this item

Victoria, B.C.: Royal British Columbia Museum, 1993. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 113 pages. Footnotes. Bibliography. Generously illustrated in black and white. A fascinating and highly detailed study of the cooking practices of Victoria's O'Reilly family in the last quarter of the 1800s. Prior owner's details atop title… Read more about this item

U.S.A.: Brewers Publications, 1996. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Second Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 172 pages. "An essential resource for anyone considering opening a small brewery." - from back cover. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy..

Italy: "Nandina" Ristorante, 1970. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 13.5" x 15.5". Two-color menu from the "Nandina" Ristorante of Firenze, Italy, Proprietor G. Sassoli. Possibly circa 1970? Unmarked with moderate wear and age-toning. Folded twice vertically and once horizontally. A charming Italian gastronomic memento..

New York: The New York Times & Arno Press. Fair. 1979. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. 112 pages. Features: The Liberated Cook; The Personal Touch; A Bit of Mexico in Manhattan; Unique Chic; Banquet on a Budget; Eclectic Elegance; How to Cook the Ideal Meal; Buying Wine Wisely; Stocking a Bar; Dining Decor; The Well-Tempered Kitchen;… Read more about this item

U.K.: Harnois / Royal Armouries, 2004. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 82 pages. Features: Ancestral Trust - The English in the Eastern Roman Empire; Dining with Angels - Cuisine of the Eastern Roman Empire; The Anti-Empire - a brief history of Armenia; The Changing Tale of Armenian Clothing; Kingdom in the Sun… Read more about this item

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Facts on File, 1984. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First English Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 168 pages. Index. Glossary. Over 100 photos, many in colour, and line drawings. "A guide to the world's cheeses: how to identify them, how to choose from the countless varieties available and which wines… Read more about this item

Canada: Hungerford Smith Co., Ltd., 1952. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 56 pages. Index. Illustrated. A marvelous vintage guide to developing a profitable fountain business. Chapters include: How to Attract Customers; Quality Control; Planning for Profit; Recipes and Techniques (sundaes, shakes, sodas, plus 46 useful fountain recipes); Do's and… Read more about this item

Chicago: The Hotel Monthly Press, 1916. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 202 pages plus 6 pages of advertisements. Black and white photos in text. "Suggestions for the buying, handling, sale, and service of meats, poultry and fish for hotels, restaurants, clubs, and institutions. An expression of the practial experience of… Read more about this item

USA: Weatherhill/Tankosha, 1979. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 186 pages. Glossary. Index. Profusely illustrated with photography in color and black and white. Author was Grand Master XV, Urasenke School of Tea. "... Sets forth the way of tea, which was founded by Sen Rikyu's great-grandson... Sets forth… Read more about this item