Christiana: P. T. Mallings Boghandel, 1874. Hardcover. Interesting and unusual repurposed grammar book that had a second life as a storehouse for recipes, pasted in, handwritten, along with some newspaper articles. Biddy Bye, a syndicated Woman's Page Editor, is identified as the author of a couple articles, helping narrow the..... More

1947. Large French Menu dated May 25, 1947. 75 x 54 cm (108 cm. open) This menu was made for a First Communion, painted on front and back covers as well as the interior. The menu was signed by family and friends that were present at the event. The front..... More

c. 1910. Two individual (20 x 12.5 cm.) hand drawn mock-ups illustrations presumably for pamphlet cover art; done in pencil. One (20 x 12.5 cm.) color printers proof of pamphlet cover art, and Nine identical pamphlet - Reliable Measuring Cup - an offshoot of the reliable flour company. More

Paris: Dreaeger, 1949. Dignimont. Spiral_bound. 32 pages. 24 x 18 cm. A beautifully illustrated edition of this Parisian wine merchant's annual price list, with 5 full page color illustration plates and 8 half page black and white illustrations - all illustrations of notable Paris street locations. André Dignimont (1891-1965). Interior..... More

London: John Murray, 1811. Second Edition. Hardcover. 440 pages. 16.5 x 10 cm. A comprehensive household manual, filled with what seems to be very helpful receipts and some of a dubious nature. Chapters filled with constructive advise on rearing livestock, making butter, brewing and the management of malt liquors, the..... More

London: S.O. Beeton, 1861. Hardcover. 1112 pages. 17.5 x 11.5 x 6.5 cm. "Nothing lovelier can be found In Woman, than to study household good." - Milton First edition in book form. This work originally was published in 24 monthly parts, 1859-1861. Added engraved colored title page, with the Bouverie..... More

Brooklyn, NY: 1910. Hardcover. 48 pages. 22 x 14.5 cm. Recipes furnished and attributed by church members. Chock-full of recipes of the period both sweet and savory, although cakes, puddings, and preserves rule the day. Gift inscription on front free end paper, Christmas, 1915. One page offset toning otherwise clean..... More

Devonport, England. Staplebound. c. 1900. 24 pages. 22 x 14 cm. A hark back to the golden days of shipbuilding, this fully illustrated pamphlet includes prices and dimensions of their entire inventory. J Gould & Son were one of the many industries/workshops, located in the Royal Navy Yard, specializing in..... More

London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1896. First British Edition. Hardcover. 550 pages. 19 x 13 cm. Whether you are looking for an oyster cocktail, stewed knuckle of veal, or milk toast, this lovely cookbook will not dissapoint. Covers toned. More

New York: Pynson Printers, 1924. Revised Edition. Hardcover. 38 pages. 16.5 x 13 cm. Copy 429 of 1524. A fine 18th-century style reproduction. The "Squire" published twelve recipes for toddies in 1784. Years later, his descendant, Noble Foster Hoggson, found a cache of his letters and documents in the attic..... More

Washington DC: The Brodix Publishing Co., 1889. Wraps. 12 pages. 42 x 28 cm. This charming periodical features six sheets of cooking instructions detailing: Fish-Soup; Meat; Sauces-salads; Vegetables; Pastry; Sweets and Preserves; and How to Make Bread. The binding style and large type set likely indicates that this publication was..... More

Phoenicia, New York: Woodstock Editions, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. Volume 1, 380 pages. Volume 2, 128 pages. 4to. Limited slipcase edition of 2000 copies (#1015/2000), signed by Hans Gissinger (both volumes). Text in French and English. An exceptional book filled with the exchange in words and images between photographer Hans..... More

92 pages. 16.5 x 10.5 cm. A handwritten collection of over 100 recipes, written in elegant cursive. Most likely mid to late 19th century. Binding crudely hand sewn, last page chipped with remnants of spine, indicating bluish wrappers. More