Mrs Beetons Family Cookery 1936 First Edition Published by Ward Lock

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FIRST EDITION OF MRS BEETONS FAMILY COOKERY COOK BOOK PUBLISHED IN 1936 BY WARD LOCK Illustrated with 8 Colour Plates, nearly 200 Illustrations and almost 3000 Recipes Mustard coloured cover in mock leather and burgundy spine marked " MRS BEETONS FAMILY COOKERY" with motif and "WARD LOCK". Cover in excellent, clean condition with tight binding. Some foxing to early and late pages plus edges. This is a lightly used copy in very good readable collectible condition and would be a great addition to any kitchen. Good social history with sections on HOUSEHOLD WORK LABOUR SAVING SERVANTS DUTIES LAUNDRY WORK MARKETING RENOVATIONS CARVING AND TRUSSING THE ART OF USING UP TABLE DECORATION TABLE NAPKINS MEALS AND MENUS BEVERAGES Written by MRS BEETON and published by WARD LOCK AND CO LIMITED OF LONDON AND MELBOURNE. It is complete though no dust jacket and is in very good condition as shown. 896 PAGES PLUS Advertising and Index The book measures approx 8 inches x 6 inches Happy to ship WORLDWIDE at cost