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Click here to see our other books! The Housekeeper's Instructor; or, Universal Family Cook..., to which is added the Complete Art of Carving W A Henderson; J C Schnebbelie c1840 Thomas Kelly : London 9" by 5.5" [2], 3-454pp SUMMARY A pleasing copy of the twentieth edition of this comprehensive housekeeping guide from the nineteenth century. Illustrated, with several bright plates. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION This edition has been heavily revised and improved by one Jacob Christopher Schnebbelie. The title page notes that Schnebbelie was a known culinary in Bath and London. This work was originally written by W A Henderson, 'many years eminent in the culinary profession'. With extensive recipes on soups, broths and many more core meals in nineteenth century society. Undated, dated using the British library's record of c1840. With a frontispiece, engraved title page, seven plates on carving and four plates on courses. An uncommon work, which provides an insightful guide to nineteenth century housekeeping. There are chapters on table setting, managing the kitchen, fruit garden, preserving, pickling and much more. A truly comprehensive guide. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Rebacked, with the original spine laid down. Externally, generally smart with a few light marks and patches of rubbing to the joints. Internally, firmly bound,. Pages are slightly age toned. Gatherings 2S-2Z are cancels, which means the paper holds a slightly different appearance. Occasional scattered spots to pages. Overall Condition: Very 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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