Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell / New System of Domestic Cookery formed upon 1808
A New System of Domestic Cookery, formed upon principles of economy; and adapted to the use of private families. By a Lady. Second Philadelphia Edition Author: [Rundell, Maria Eliza Ketelby]; by a Lady Title: A New System of Domestic Cookery, formed upon principles of economy; and adapted to the use of private families. By a Lady. Second Philadelphia Edition Publication: Philadelphia: Published by Benjamin C. Buzby, No. 2, North Third-Street; Stiles, Printer, 1808 Description: Duodecimo (14 x 9 cm.) [2], xviii, 263 pages (final leaf blank). Table of Contents. Index. Fifth American Edition (see Cagle 667), though stated "Second Philadelphia Edition". Originally published 1806 or 1807 in London, and the first American edition in 1807 in Boston (though printed in Charleston, S.C. An early American edition of what has been called the "earliest manual of household management with any pretensions to completeness, it called forth many imitations" (DNB). Like many other early American cookbooks, the compactness of the work made it inexpensive to publish, convenient to distribute, and useful to a new and mobile population. Some age-toning and light foxing throughout; lacking front free endpaper. Marbled boards, over one-quarter red morocco; spine gilt-titled and with compartments. Rubbing to edges and especially head and foot of spine. Good or a bit better. With an early gift inscription, "Ann M. Tanner, from her affectionate grandfather" to the front paste-down. [OCLC locates six copies; Bitting, page 583 (later printing); Cagle 667; Lowenstein 49; Wheaton & Kelly 5353]. Seller ID: 7157 Subject: American Cookery Rabelais is always serving up cookbooks and other printed and manuscript materials about food and drink. We have one of the largest selections of rare and out-of-print cookbooks in the U.S., along with a significant collection of manuscripts, menus, product cookbooks, prints, photographs and other ephemera, all expressions of the culture of food. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Prior to returning an item, please notify us by email of the return and the reasons for return. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Year Printed | 1808 |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Cooking |
A New System of Domestic Cookery, formed upon principles of economy; and adapted to the use of private families. By a Lady. Second Philadelphia Edition Author: [Rundell, Maria Eliza Ketelby]; by a Lady Title: A New System of Domestic Cookery, formed upon principles of economy; and adapted to the use of private families. By a Lady. Second Philadelphia Edition Publication: Philadelphia: Published by Benjamin C. Buzby, No. 2, North Third-Street; Stiles, Printer, 1808 Description: Duodecimo (14 x 9 cm.) [2], xviii, 263 pages (final leaf blank). Table of Contents. Index. Fifth American Edition (see Cagle 667), though stated «Second Philadelphia Edition». Originally published 1806 or 1807 in London, and the first American edition in 1807 in Boston (though printed in Charleston, S.C. An early American edition of what has been called the «earliest manual of household management with any pretensions to completeness, it called forth many imitations» (DNB). Like many other early American cookbooks, the compactness of the work made it inexpensive to publish, convenient to distribute, and useful to a new and mobile population. Some age-toning and light foxing throughout; lacking front free endpaper. Marbled boards, over one-quarter red morocco; spine gilt-titled and with compartments. Rubbing to edges and especially head and foot of spine. Good or a bit better. With an early gift inscription, «Ann M. Tanner, from her affectionate grandfather» to the front paste-down. [OCLC locates six copies; Bitting, page 583 (later printing); Cagle 667; Lowenstein 49; Wheaton & Kelly 5353]. Seller ID: 7157 Subject: American Cookery Rabelais is always serving up cookbooks and other printed and manuscript materials about food and drink. We have one of the largest selections of rare and out-of-print cookbooks in the U.S., along with a significant collection of manuscripts, menus, product cookbooks, prints, photographs and other ephemera, all expressions of the culture of food. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Prior to returning an item, please notify us by email of the return and the reasons for return. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
