1854 The American Home Cook Book Recipes Scarce Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! The American Home Cook Book Not Stated 1854 Dick & Fitzgerald : New York 7" by 4.5" [3], 4-133, [35pp] SUMMARY A scarce mid-century cookery work from America, very unusual survival of a fragile book. Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A scarce work, hard to find in the original binding.An extensive collection of several hundred recipes that were popular in mid-century American society.Illustrated with engravings throughout.No author stated, the book is attributed to 'An American Lady'.Four pages of publisher's adverts to the front. Thirty-four pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart, with some discolouration to the wraps. A couple of small chips and closed tears to the wraps. Minor marks to the wraps. A little loss to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few odd spots. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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