London: A. Millar, J. & R. Tonson, W. Strahan, P. Davey and B. Law, 1760. Seventh Edition. Hardcover. 384 pages - (24 ind.) First published in 1747, the book was reprinted within its first year of publication - 20 editions in the 18th century followed. It was not uncommon for..... More
London: Printed for W. Meadow; C. Rivington; and R. Hett, 1730. First Edition. Hardcover. [16] [1] 2-224p., 60 engraved plates, 3 folding, title page printed in red and black. Carter spends the first 11 pages in a chapter titled, "To The READER", in which he partakes in self-praise with some..... More
London: Allen Lane, 1978. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. 591 pages. 22.5 x 15 cm. Signed by David on title page. First edition, second printing. A comprehensive study with nearly half the book devoted to the history and origins of wheat, the technology of milling both before and after the Industrial Revolution..... More
London: Longmans, Green, And Co., 1891. Hardcover. 92 pages. 17.5 x 12 cm. A thorough listing of recipes including a wide array of unusual ingredients, notably calf's tongue, sweetbreads, pigeon, hare, lark, and snipes. Covers rubbed, interior clean. More
London: Longmans, Green, And Co., 1891. Hardcover. 88 pages. 17.5 x 12 cm. Appealing recipes including some eye-catching titles such as - Alma Mater Soup ("Take a sheep's -head and pluck...") & His Excellency's Soup, and fish dishes including - 9 Eel recipes & 21 Sole recipes. Covers heavily rubbed..... More
London: Faber and Faber, 1941. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. 124 pages. 19 x 13 cm. During the war years, rationing and downright shortages took it's toll on the British appetite. Heath attempted to create recipes that helped support calorie and vitamin needs while fashioning appetizing dishes. Ambrose Heath was the pen..... More
London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1951. Hardcover. Following the war years, rationing and downright shortages took it's toll on the British appetite. Heath states: "I hope, too, that these recipes will help once again to prove my often reiterated contention that, whatever the circumstances and however modest the ingredients..... More
London: Faber & Faber, 1945. Bawden, Edward. Third Edition. Hardcover. 88 pages. Ambrose Heath was the pen name of the journalist Gerald Miller (1891-1969), writing cookery columns for a number of newspapers including the Morning Chronicle and the Manchester Guardian. Illustrations by Edward Bawden. Interior clean and crisp, dust wrapper..... More
London: Faber & Faber Ltd., 1953. First Edition. 123 pages. 19 x 12.5 cm. A thorough selection of poultry and game. Whether you fancy a pigeon or woodcock recipe, Mr. Heath covers them all. Dust wrapper has 1 cm. loss at top of spine, boards and interior clean and crisp..... More
London: Faber and Faber, 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. 244 pages. 19.5 x 13 cm. Heath's last word on vegetables; a comprehensive book with simple recipes listed in alphabetical order by vegetable, from artichokes to waxpod beans. There is also advice on vegetable hors d' oevres, mixed vegetables dishes and vegetable..... More
London: Leslie Frewin, 1973. Second Edition. Hardcover. Unpaginated. 21.5 x 15 cm. A posthumous publication - Ambrose Heath, Britain's prolific food writer, was the pen name of journalist - Gerald Miller (1891-1969). A collection of menus, consisting of three courses, plus a wine pairing accompanied by four alternating illustrations. Brief..... More
London: André Deutsch Ltd., 1971. Hardcover. Ambrose Heath's final book; a collection of recipes for dishes he himself particularly enjoyed. British cookery writer, Arabella Boxer's introduction says it all - "Ambrose Heath held for many years a special place among food writers, and this book makes an appropriate end to..... More
![POP-UP] [WHISKY] for the present. James Buchanan, Co. Ltd](/pictures/thumb/2111.jpg?v=1584730865)
London & Glasgow: James Buchanan & Co. Ltd. Cards. 18 x 9 cm. Christmas promotional pop-up ephemera. "for the present...a case of the best - express your Christmas wishes in 'Black & White'". Covers rubbed and toned, interior clean. More
New York: Evert Duyckinck, George Long, E. Bliss & E. White. 1825. First American Edition. Hardcover. [2] [v-xii] 371 pages. 19 x 11 cm. (Title conclusion) Also The Art of Composing the Most Simple and Most Highly Finished Broths, Gravies, Soups, Sauces, Store Sauces, and Flavoring Essences: Pastry, Preserves, Puddings..... More
Edinburgh: Robert Cadell, 1838. Hardcover. [i-iv] 424 pages. 16.5 x 11 cm. (Title conclusion) Containing also a Complete System of Cookery for Catholic Families, Being the result of actual experiments instituted in the kitchen of William Kitchiner, M.D. The author, William Kitchiner M.D. (1775-1827), was a wealthy physician of London..... More
![ART] Potatoes. Jeremy Lee, Simon Popper](/pictures/thumb/1680.jpg?v=1561060745)
London: The Everyday Press, 2018. 42 x 30 cm. Limited Edition, 75 copies - Artist Proof. Lavish and lovingly produced by artist Simon Popper, with handwritten recipes by Jeremy Lee using potatoes as the main ingredients. Includes hand painted title bands on pink coloured paper covers, each Potato insert was..... More