Violet G. Plimmer — Food Values in War-Time

London, Longmans, Green and Co, 1941. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this scarce treatise on producing healthy meals with rations during the Second World War. The first edition of this scarce work.A pamphlet discussing the food values of wartime during the rationing of World War Two, by the leading biologist and nutritionist Violet G. Plimmer. This work was considered to be "practical and readable" upon its first publication, and went through many reprints during the Second World War. Plimmer offers recipes and advice on creating healthy meals on the rations available.Two pages of adverts each to the front and rear.Bookplate of Martin & Pamela Finch to the front paste down. The Finch couple founded Matthew Finch Design Consultants Limited, a graphics group which specialised in design for print and publishing. They opened an antiquarian bookshop, Wadard Books, in 2001. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Light handling marks and spots to the wraps. Spine is age-toned, with one small chips. Very minor edge wear to the wraps. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .