With nearly three thousand practical recipes. 896, [x]pp, with colour plate frontispiece and 19 further colour plate illustrations, nearly 300 illustrations in text. Quarter bound in blue leather over blue cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering and decoration on the spine. Large 8vo. Cloth is a little worn, gently rubbed at corners and ends of a scratched and rippled spine. Text block edges lightly toned. A little page toning internally and a few minor signs of handling.
