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Click here to see our other books! The Encyclopaedia of Practical Cookery Theodore Francis Garrett c1890 Upcott Gill : London 11" by 8.5" [1] iv, 668; [4] 669-1006, [1]-280; [4] 281-892pp. SUMMARY A handsomely bound set of this practical encyclopaedia of cookery, beautifully illustrated with colour and folding demonstrative plates. Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 7 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 52.99 EU Postage : £ 30.99 European Postage: £ 55.99 Asia Postage: £ 89.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 189.99 DESCRIPTION Eight volumes bound across three, with continuous pagination from A-M and then N-Z as called for. Title page for volume three is bound in volume two, with amended half title bound at the beginning of volume three. Profusely illustrated throughout with sixty one colour plates, of sixty five, several of which folding. Lacking four plates, including frontispiece of the editor. Also contains vignette illustrations throughout. Illustrated by some of the most well-regarded illustrators of the period, including Harold Furniss, George Cruikshank and W. Munn Andrew. A charming and thorough work, this encyclopaedia covers a wide variety of cooking terminology and ingredients, including detailed recipes for simple and elaborate meals and special occasion foods. The work is credited for its precise phrasing and demonstrative illustrations, which are both useful and highly decorative. Edited by Theodore Francis Garrett. CONDITION In half morocco bindings with cloth covered boards. Externally in excellent condition with slight rubbing to the extremities. The odd mark to the board. Fading to the spines. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with slight age toning and the odd spot, heavier to the first and last few pages. Evidence of professional repair to title page of volume two including tipping in of small area of paper to cover volume details, presumably done when rebound. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques