The Illustrated London Cookery Book, containing upwards of fifteen hundred first-rate receipts selected with great care, and a proper attention to economy; and embodying all the latest improvements in the culinary art: accompanied by important remarks and counsel on the arrangement and well-ordering of the kitchen, combined with Useful Hints on Domestic Economy. The whole based on many years constant practice and experience; and addressed to Private families as well as the highest Circles. Profusely illustrated with engravings on wood. First edition. 8vo., xxxxi, 460, [4] pp. 3 pages of publisher s adverts and errata page to rear, 1 folding plate of the Royal Kitchen at Windsor Castle. Engraved frontispiece and title page and many black and white illustrations within the text. Publisher s original olive green cloth with gilt decorated front cover and spine, recently rebacked with original spine relaid, original boards retained. Covers faded and worn, edges and shoulders bumped and rubbed, very occasional light spotting to first few pages but interior bright and binding tight. Previous owner s signature on title page; front endpaper annotated with handwritten recipes for pork pie crust and salad dressing and a note on brewing on p. 393.