H. Stanley Redgrove — Spices and Condiments

London, Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons , 1933. First edition. Cloth. A pleasing first edition study of spices and condiments from around the world, illustrated with plates and figures. First edition.In the publisher's original cloth binding. This fascinating study details the properties and historical uses of various spices and condiments, including their nutritional and medicinal benefits. With descriptions of ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, saffron and garlic, among others. Illustrated with a frontispiece and forty-two figures, including photographs and line-drawn figures. Collated, complete. Written by H. Stanley Redgrove, whose other works include 'Alchemy: Ancient and Modern' and 'Bygone Beliefs&apos.With fourteen leaves of publisher's advertisements to the rear. Tipped in are a handful of article clippings and print-outs relating to the topic. In the original cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with slight bumping to the extremities and a couple minor marks to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with a few spots and minor offsetting to the endpapers. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .