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The Book Of Household Management Comprising Information for the Mistress, Housekeeper, Cook etc

Mrs Isabella Beeton

£180

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Ref. 112028   Edition. Early Copy

Published By: S.O. Beeton 1863 (London)

Also, Sanitary, Medical, & legal Memoranda; With A History Of The Origin, Properties, And Uses Of All Things, Connected With Home Life And Comfort. Sixtieth Thousand. Published in 1863 an early copy with the first being published in 1861. Marble paper covered boards with black cloth spine which although sound are worn with some loss to the corners, the spine has several splits especially along the top edge and to the front outer hinge. Binding weak. The front and rear free end-papers as well as the frontispiece and prelims are missing. Title page still present although chipped to the edges. Pages toned with a little chipping to some of the pages, staining and a little foxing throughout. Illustrated with nine coloured plates which are slightly stained with repair to the verso of one, and many black and white line drawings throughout. pp. xxxix + 1112. An early copy of this iconic book in fair condition only, with provenance from the Beeton Family from Major Beeton's private library. 

Book Condition: Fair

Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Size: 8vo

Binding: Hard Back

Book Type: Hard Back

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