The American Frugal Housewife; Dedicated to Those who Are Not Ashamed of Economy. To Which is Added Hints to Persons of Moderate Fortune
New York: Samuel S. & William Wood, 1842. Twenty-eighth edition. Hardcover. 130 pages. 18.5 x 12 cm. Enlarged and Corrected by the Author. A popular household and cookery book, aimed at an audience of limited means. It went through many editions, and in order to avoid confusion with the English counterpart by Susannah Carter the title was changed from The Frugal Housewife to the present title. Covers, stained and rubbed. Foxing and staining to text. Owner's signature on front free end paper with handwritten recipe underneath. [LOWENSTEIN 277]. Original Printed Paper Covered Boards. Poor. Item #3579
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