HENDERSON, William Augustus.
The housekeepers instructor; or, universal family cook. Being an ample and clear display of the art of cookery in all its various branches ... Likewise the making and keeping to perfection British wines, and proper rules for brewing malt liquor. ... To which is added the complete art of carving.
London, W. & J. Stratford, [ca 1790?]. 8vo. With an engraved frontispiece and 11 engraved plates (2 folding), mostly showing carving techniques or how to arrange the dishes on the table during suppers. Contemporary half calf, marbled paper sides, red morocco spine label. 456, [24] pp.
€ 600
One of the first editions of a best-selling English cookery book written by William Augustus Henderson, which was published in 17 editions up to 1823. The book contains the most diverse 18th-century recipes, from soups and broths to ragouts, stews and vegetables to pastry and other sweet foods, such as puddings, cheesecakes and pancakes. It also discusses several cooking techniques, such as pickling, collaring and potting and other methods to preserve, meat, fruit and vegetables.
Binding a little worn, a few bits of the marbled paper lost at the corners. First leaves slightly browned, frontispiece a little loose and some small holes and tears in the subscriber's list (neither affecting the text or plates). ESTC T127430; cf. Bitting, p. 224 (other eds.); Vicaire, col. 441 (1811 ed.).
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