(Cookery), a collection of 25 mainly 19th and early 20th Cen...

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(Cookery), a collection of 25 mainly 19th and early 20th Century cookery and related books and booklets, plus a few earlier titles, including T. Williams: 'The Accomplished Housekeeper, and Universal Cook', London, J. Scatcherd, 1797, 1st edition, xvi,274[2]pp, 12 engraved plates of place settings/bill of fare as called for, but lacks large part of folding frontis, 12mo, contemporary calf, later rebacked; Vincent la Chapelle: 'The Modern Cook', London, for the author and sold by Nicolas Prevost, 1733, 1st edition in English, volume 1 (of 3 volumes) only, viii,[20],328pp, 2 folding plates of menus at end, contemporary calf worn. The first 'new' English cookery book to be published in the 18th century, which appeared in English while the author was in Chesterfield's employment. One of the great 18th century classics, having a strong influence on upper class food in England; William Kitchiner: 'The Cook's Oracle containing receipts for plain cookery on the most economical plan for private families, also the art of composing the most simple, and most highly finished broths, gravies, soups, sauces, store sauces, and flavoring essences...', L, A. Constable, [1822], 4th edition, 12mo, old half calf; [Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell]: Modern Domestic Cookery', L, John Murray, 1853, engraved frontis + 1 engraved plate + ills. in text, 644pp + 32pp adverts at end, original cloth gilt (worn); Edward Spencer: 'Cakes & Ale', L, Grant Richards, 1897, 1st edition, 2pp ads at end, original pictorial cloth; George H. Ellwanger: 'The Pleasures of the Table', L, Heinemann, 1903, 1st UK edition, ills. throughout, rebound contemporary cloth gilt; Auguste Mario: 'Easy French Cookery', L, Cassell, 1910, 1st English language edition, 8 plates as called for, orig. pictorial cloth gilt (worn); A.B. Marshall: 'The Book of Ices', L, circa 1894, revised and enlarged edition, vii,[1],80pp, original cloth gilt, scarce; Adelaide Keen: 'With a Saucepan Over the Sea', Boston, Little, Brown & Co, 1902, 1st edition, original pictorial cloth gilt; Vera, Countess Serkoff: 'The Visits of Doris. Cookery Hints to a Young Housewife', L, A.E. Walter, [1920], 1st edition, original decorative wraps; Mrs Black: 'Household Cookery and Laundry Work', L, Collins, c.1890, 75th thou., orig. cloth; E & B May: 'May's Practical Methods. To Ensure Instant Relief and Permanent Cure of Diseases without Drugs, Minerals or Doctors' Fees', L, c.1897, 5th thou., [2],81,[10]pp, original cloth covered boards; Janet McKenzie Hill: 'Practical Cooking and Serving', L, Heinemann, 1903, 1st edition, colour frontis + numerous plates throughout, 10 pages of contemporary m/s receipts at front and end, original cloth gilt; plus 12 others similar (25)