W. H. and Mrs Poole — Cookery for the Diabetics

London, Longmans, Green, and Co. 1891. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce and exciting first edition of this late nineteenth century cookery book for people suffering from diabetics. The first edition of this exciting cooking book with recipes written specifically for people suffering from diabetics. By W. H. and Mrs Poole. With a preface by Dr. Pavy.Including an introduction and various recipes such as specialties, breakfast, soups and sauces, entrees, savouries, desserts, and dressed vegetables.With twenty four leaves of advertisements to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally smart with only minor shelf wear and some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, as well as minor handling marks to the front and rear boards. Internally, firmly bound. With a minor damp marking to the gutter of the first few leaves, not affecting any of the text, as well as a minor faint scattered spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .