Evelyn's Acetaria ~ First edition
Book Description
Acetaria. A Discourse of Sallets. By J.E. S.R.S. Author of the Kalendarium [and] Kalendarium Hortense; or, The Gard ner s Almanac. First edition. 8vo. pp [40], 192, [50], long folding table opposite page 108 present but rather worn and repaired to folds with loss of one or two letters (see photos). Collated complete, with errata leaf, appendix, and index to rear. Foxed as usual with this title (the paper used in the printing appears to have been vulnerable in this fashion) ESTC R8610 [BOUND AFTER] Kalendarium Hortense; or, The Gardener s Almanac.The ninth edition, with many useful additions. printed for Francis Fawcet, at the King s Head and Crown by John Evelyn. Pp [22], 181, [17]. A1r blank, engraved title page to verso, printed title page (A2) in red and black, monthly headings in red, figures to text to page 160, errata leaf present to rear, quires c and e foxed. An unusual printing, being a reissue for Fawcett of the edition of that year printed for Rob. Scott, Ri. Chiswell, Geo. Sawbridge, and Benj. Tooke. ESTC R22512. Contemporary speckled panelled calf gilt, contrasting label, lacks front flyleaf. The two Evelyn items together in a single volume.
Dealer Notes
Acetaria, A Discourse of Sallets is the first recorded book on salads, discussing some 82 plants, many with medicinal benefits, which should be combined to ensure that : every plant should come in to bear its part, without being overpower d by some Herb of a stronger Taste like the Notes in Music. : A detailed discussion on the ingredients of the dressing, the seasonings, dishes, knife and even the gathering basket follows. An important work of culinary history.
Author
THE FIRST RECORDED BOOK ON SALADS
Date
1699
Binding
Contemporary calf gilt
Publisher
London: printed for B. Tooke at the Middle-Temple Gate in Fleetstreet,
Condition
Very foxed as usual. Unfortunately, the paper used for this book appears to be vulnerable in this way.
Pages
pp [40], 192, [50],
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