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Collective · 1839 · Rooke Books

£375.00 (€449.49 | $495.40 | ¥79,109)

Paris, Au Bureau du Dictionnaire Général de Cuisine, 1839. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this general dictionary of early French cuisine, in the original French. A general dictionary of French cuisine compiled by a collective of authors. This is the first editio...

The Savoy Cocktail Book

Harry Craddock · 1930 · Rooke Books

£4,800.00 (€5,753.48 | $6,341.09 | ¥1,012,593)

London, Constable and Company, 1930. First edition. Cloth. A signed, first edition of this iconic and definitive cocktail recipe book. Signed by the author to Arthur Strange with a presentation inscription wishing them 'all the best&apos. His signature to page 6 with the ...

Modern Domestic Cookery; and Useful Receipt Book, Adapted for Families in the Middling and Genteel Ranks of Life

Elizabeth Hammond · 1830 · Rooke Books

£350.00 (€419.52 | $462.37 | ¥73,835)

London, A. K. Newman, 1830. Hardback. An illustrated edition of this popular Georgian period guide to cookery and household management. Rebacked, featuring the very scarce publisher's original boards. This is the illustrated seventh edition of this work, with illustrated ...

La Cuisiniere Bourgeoise, Suivie de L&Apos;Office

[Menon] · 1756 · Rooke Books

£550.00 (€659.25 | $726.58 | ¥116,026)

Amsterdam, Depens de la Compagnie, 1756. Leather. A scarce very early edition of this French cookery work, an interesting collection of recipes for the bourgeoise. A scarce early edition of this work.In the original French.An eighteenth century pre-Revolution French cookery wo...

The Old Shrub Roses

Graham Stuart Thomas; C. C. Hurst; Vita Sackville-West [foreword] · 1955 · Rooke Books

£90.00 (€107.88 | $118.90 | ¥18,986)

London, Phoenix House, 1955. First edition. Cloth. Graham Stuart Thomas' work on the old "period" roses, with a foreword by Vita Sackville-West. A scarce volume, an excellent first edition in the rare dust wrapper. A charming first edition by Graham S. Thomas regarding th...

Economic Cookery

Anon · 0 · Rooke Books

£35.00 (€41.95 | $46.24 | ¥7,383)

London, South Metropolitan Gas Company, c1930. Brochure/Pamphlet. A scarce cookery pamphlet published by the South Metropolitan Gas Company, with tipped-in illustrations in colour. Produced by the South Metropolitan Gas company to encourage housewives to switch to cooking by g...

One Hundred Useful and Inexpensive Cookery Recipes

Anon · 1909 · Rooke Books

£50.00 (€59.93 | $66.05 | ¥10,548)

Not Stated, Bile Bean Manufacturing Co. 1909. Brochure/Pamphlet. A fascinating little pamphlet cookery work published by Bile Bean Manufacturing Co. Containing simple recipes, handy measurements and advice on various illnesses and how to avoid and cure them.This work is effect...

All About Gateaux and Dessert Cakes

H. G. Harris and S. P. Borella · 1910 · Rooke Books

£235.00 (€281.68 | $310.45 | ¥49,575)

London, MacLaren & Sons Limited, 1910. Cloth. A delightful cookery book with instructions on cakes, illustrated with photographs of the delicacies described throughout. Containing over four hundred recipes, including Gateau l'Etoile, Gateau Biscuit Creme, Marble Gateau, A...

Economic French Cookery for Ladies

A. 'Cordon-Bleu' · 1888 · Rooke Books

£95.00 (€113.87 | $125.50 | ¥20,041)

London, J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, 1888. Disbound. A cookery work regarding French cuisine. Including recipes such as potage au poireux a l'Ecossaise, blanquette de veau, croustade de Rognon de Veau, croquettes de volaille and gateau savarin.With the publisher's ori...

The King&Apos;S College Hospital Book of Cooking Recipes

King's College Hospital · 1911 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.84 | $158.53 | ¥25,315)

London, Longmans, Green, and Co. 1911. Cloth. The second edition of this very scarce cookery book by the King's College Hospital. The second edition of this work, issued in 10,000 copies. Originally published in 1907.A rare cooking book by the King's College hospital...

Alpine Plants; Figures and Descriptions of Some of the Most Striking and Beautiful of the Alpine Flowers

David Wooster · 1874 · Rooke Books

£575.00 (€689.22 | $759.61 | ¥121,300)

London, George Bell & Sons, 1874. Cloth. A beautiful two volume collection describing alpine plants, illustrated with numerous chromolithographic plates. An extensive guide describing the flora of alpine regions.The second series of this work.Written by botanist David Wooster....

Ein Jahr Geht Geht Uber Die Heide

Otto Koke · 1943 · Rooke Books

£75.00 (€89.90 | $99.08 | ¥15,822)

Mainz, Matthias Grunewald-Verlag, 1943. Hardback. An uncommon work regarding the flora and fauna of Germany, dedicated by the author Otto Koch. Written by Otto Koke, this work is titled 'A Year passing over the Heather', and it explores the natural environment of Ger...

Substance of the Work Fruits and Farinacea, the Proper Food of Man

John Smith; Francis Newman · 1873 · Rooke Books

£120.00 (€143.84 | $158.53 | ¥25,315)

Manchester & London, John Heywood; F. Pitman, 1873. Cloth. A fascinating work on the benefits of vegetarianism, hailing from a surgical library. This is an insightful scientific exploration into the health benefits of vegetarianism on the body. First published in 1845, this ed...

The A.B. C. Of Unmixed Cookery Wholesome Eating Healthful Drinking

Joseph M. Thurston · 1906 · Rooke Books

£325.00 (€389.56 | $429.34 | ¥68,561)

Not Stated, Not Stated, 1906. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition of Joseph Thurston's guidebook to living with good health. The first edition of this work.A vanishingly scarce early work on healthy eating. A turn of the century treatise containing practica...

Daily Dinners a Collection of 366 Distinct Menus in English and French

Nancy Lake · 1892 · Rooke Books

£88.00 (€105.48 | $116.25 | ¥18,564)

London, Frederick Warne and Co, 1892. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Nancy Lake's collection of menus for every day of the year, a charming work. The first edition of this work.A selection of three-hundred and sixty-six menus for every day of the year, a late ...

Directions for the Gardiner at Says-Court But Which May Be of Use for Other Gardens

John Evelyn; Geoffrey Keynes · 1932 · Rooke Books

£340.00 (€407.54 | $449.16 | ¥71,725)

London, Nonesuch Press, 1932. First edition. Paperback. A signed bright, limited edition copy of John Evelyn's advice to gardeners. Held in a custom slip-case. Geoffrey Keynes' copy, with his signature. First edition thus. Limited edition, numbered 73 of 625 copies p...

The Forcing Fruit and Kitchen Gardener: Comprehending the Forcing of Asparagus, Cucumber, Cherries, Figs, Grapes, Melons, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Peaches, Pineapples and Strawberries. Together with the Management of the Green-House - Culture of Wall and Orchard Fruit - Kitchen Vegetables, Sallads, and Herbs

Walter Nicol · 1802 · Rooke Books

£345.00 (€413.53 | $455.77 | ¥72,780)

Edinburgh, T. Cadell Jun & W. Davies, 1802. Hardback. A very scarce third edition of Walter Nicol's work on gardening, offering a wide range of helpful advice on growing fruit and vegetables, illustrated with six plates. A very scarce work. The third edition of this work....

The Standard Cook: Containing Upwards of Seven Hundred Practical Receipts in Cookery; and One Hundred in Confectionary; to Which Is Added Bottling of Fruits and Juices, Home-Made Wines, Distilling Pickling and Preserving. With an Appendix, Containing the Duties of the Steward, Housekeeper, and Man-Cook; and Other Information Necessary to Be Known by Every Mistress of a Family and Servant

Robert Reynolds · 1853 · Rooke Books

£440.00 (€527.40 | $581.27 | ¥92,821)

London, Thomas Bosworth, 1853. Cloth. A very scarce third edition of Robert Reynolds' concise and extensive cookery work, including recipes on confectionary. Illustrated with a frontispiece. A very scarce work. The third edition of this work. A practical work on cookery, ...

Puddings and Sweets Being Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Receipts Approved by Experience

Lucy Jones · 1877 · Rooke Books

£150.00 (€179.80 | $198.16 | ¥31,644)

London, Henry S. King and Co. 1877. First edition. Cloth. A delightful book of enough puddings to try a new one every day for a year. Lucy Jones' charming book collects a new pudding for every day of the year, featuring traditional deserts alongside the author's fami...

366 Easy and Inexpensive Dinners for Young Housekeepers

Lady E. Wardle · 1901 · Rooke Books

£95.00 (€113.87 | $125.50 | ¥20,041)

London, Simpkin, Marshall and Co. 1901. Cloth. A charming book laying out a year long menu to aid young or inexperienced housekeepers. Listing meals suitable for a year and incorporating seasonal suitability, this work of Lady Elizabeth Wardle was designed to assist housekeepe...