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Eighteenth-Century Cookery Books
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1,200 - 1,600 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 13 volumes, comprising:
- ink on paper
[King, William] The Art of Cookery, in imitation of Horace’s Art of Poetry. B. Lintott, [1709], first edition, 8vo, half title, contemporary panelled calf, bookplate of Hans Sloane
Harrison, Sarah. The House-keeper’s Pocket-book, and compleat Family Cook… sixth edition. R. Ware, 1755, 8vo, woodcut illustrations, modern half calf, some browning
Robertson, Hannah. The Young Ladies School of Arts… the second edition. Edinburgh: W. Ruddiman, 1767, 5 engraved plates (only, of 7), old half calf, first gathering loose, lacks 2 plates, anemone plate defective with loss, binding worn
A Collection of Ordinances and Regulations for the government of the Royal Household. Society of Antiquaries, 1790, 4to, later calf, uncut
Briggs, Richard. The English Art of Cookery. G.G. and J. Robinson, 1794, 8vo, engraved plates, contemporary MS recipe for blancmange loosely inserted, binding worn
Glasse, Hannah. The Art of Cookery… a new edition. A. Millar and others, 1796, 8vo, contemporary sheep, cloth clamshell case, binding worn
and seven others similar, mostly 8vo, occasional spotting and browning (13)
Harrison, Sarah. The House-keeper’s Pocket-book, and compleat Family Cook… sixth edition. R. Ware, 1755, 8vo, woodcut illustrations, modern half calf, some browning
Robertson, Hannah. The Young Ladies School of Arts… the second edition. Edinburgh: W. Ruddiman, 1767, 5 engraved plates (only, of 7), old half calf, first gathering loose, lacks 2 plates, anemone plate defective with loss, binding worn
A Collection of Ordinances and Regulations for the government of the Royal Household. Society of Antiquaries, 1790, 4to, later calf, uncut
Briggs, Richard. The English Art of Cookery. G.G. and J. Robinson, 1794, 8vo, engraved plates, contemporary MS recipe for blancmange loosely inserted, binding worn
Glasse, Hannah. The Art of Cookery… a new edition. A. Millar and others, 1796, 8vo, contemporary sheep, cloth clamshell case, binding worn
and seven others similar, mostly 8vo, occasional spotting and browning (13)
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."