Ambrose Heath; Herbert Mace — More Kitchen Front Recipes; Storing, Preserving and Pickling
London, Adam and Charles Black , 1941. Cloth. Two pleasing uncommon war-time cookery books, including a first edition of Ambrose Heath's famous early morning broadcasts. A terrific pair of cookery books published during World War II, both of which give insight into the effects and importance of rationed foods.Comprising the first edition of 'More Kitchen Front Recipes' and the second edition of 'Storing, Preserving and Pickling&apos. Both volumes complete with the publisher's original dust wrappers. 'Storing' price has revised price sticker over the original, but technically remains unclipped. 'More Kitchen' is unclipped and displays original price. 'More Kitchen Front Recipes' contains a further selection of Ambrose Heath's recipes drawn from his wartime broadcasts, supplemented by suggestions from his listeners. 'Storing, Preserving and Pickling' is, as the title suggests, a collection of economic and practical guide to storing, preserving and bottling fruits and vegetables for extended use. In the original cloth bindings. With the publisher's original dust wrappers. 'Storing' price has revised price sticker over the original, but technically remains unclipped. 'More Kitchen' is unclipped and displays original price. Externally, excellent, with only minor shelf wear. Dust wrappers are smart, with more notable edge wear to 'More Kitchen' and with marks to its rear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few scattered spots throughout 'Storing&apos. Both volumes have an ownership bookplate tipped-in to the front free endpapers. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.