T. Williams — The Accomplished Housekeeper and Universal Cook

London, J. Scatcherd, 1797 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of T. Williams's late eighteenth century illustrated instructional guide for the 'accomplished housekeeper and universal cook&apos. The first and only edition of this very scarce work.Illustrated with a frontispiece and twelve 'bills of fare' plates, one for each month. The frontispiece, which is folding, is only partially present, lacking everything after the fold. Otherwise, collated, complete.T. Williams provides an informative discussion of the preparation of poultry, game and fish, instructions on roasting and boiling, candying, drying, preserves and pickling, and recipes for pies, puddings, pancakes and fritters.ESTC reference no. T18957With a final advertisement leaf, and inscription to front pastedown.The first edition of this exceptionally scarce late eighteenth century cookery work. Rebacked, in a full calf binding with back strip renewed. Retaining the original endpapers. Externally, excellent. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, with instances of spotting throughout. Loss to frontispiece. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .