Lucullus [Pseudonym] — Food for the Gods

London, Grant Richards, 1931. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this sophisticated and eclectic culinary collection from the 1930s, featuring classic and unusual recipes. In the publisher's original red cloth binding.This volume is a first edition.This volume offers a refined collection of early 20th-century British culinary recipes, ranging from timeless classics to more curious and eclectic recipes. Featured dishes include Mint Julep, Barley Water, Scotch Cock-a-Leekie, Toheroa Soup, Swedish Nettle Soup, Haddock Delmonico, Skate au Beurre Noir, Stuffed Pigeons, Mary Pickford"s Fried Chicken, Sardines in Bacon, and American Fruit Mayonnaise, among many others. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. One small chip to front joint. Spine slightly faded. one very slight spot of damp staining to head of spine. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities. One or two vanishingly slight handling marks to boards. One or two very slight handling marks to rear endpapers. Previous owner's ink inscription to front free endpaper. Bookplate from "Martin & Pamela Finch: Exlibris Gastronomique" to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with just one or two very slight handling marks. Hinge at half title page cracked, partially exposing binding materials, but holding firm. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .