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The Compleat City and Country Cook: Or Accomplish’d Housewife
Charles Carter
1732
A Bettesworth and C Hitch : London
8" by 5"
[2], iii-viii, [1], 280,
SUMMARY
A beautifully rebound, first edition copy of this scarce cookery book by an accomplished author of this subject, Charles Cook.
First Edition,Illustrated,Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
ESTC reference No T30998.
Illustrated, with plates 1-23 and 25-43.
Collated, all text is present. Lacking plates 24, 44-49.
Professional repairs to the title page, A2, A3, and plates 38-43.
This work is written by Charles Carter, the cook to the Duke of Argyle, the Earl of Pontefract, the Lord Cornwallis and many more figures of note. This work gives instructions on fish stock, gravy, Spanish Olio, Sorrel Soup, Veal Soup, Mutton, Beef, pickling, and several other key dishes from the start of the eighteenth century.
A beautifully rebound copy of this fascinating work, which gives insight into cookery at the start of the eighteenth century.
CONDITION
In a half calf binding, with cloth covered boards. Externally, in an excellent condition with minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Professional repairs to the title page, A2, A3, and plates 38-43 at the edges. Most of the title page and plate 43 is lacking. Pages are generally bright with just the occasional light spots.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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