128pp, illustrated in black and white. In brown cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. Cloth just a little rounded at spine ends. Internally a hint of creaminess to pages else neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust wrapper, a little rubbed on edges, crumbled at spine ends, a little shelf wear.
A distillation of many years of research into the history of English food and cookery - a medley of old cookery lore, household recipes, advice on kitchen equipment and dining etiquette,
