This is the forerunner of Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management of 1861, and contains the first appearance of material later used in that book. Original green decorative cloth gilt hardback. Approximately 9 inches by 6 inches. 288 + vii pages, plus six coloured steel engraved plates, all present and correct. Some bumping and wear to the extremities, and some splitting to the spine edges (see pictures).
Binding slightly tender at front and rear hinges, but remaining sound and square (see pictures). A nice copy of this very scarce book. We take great care in the packaging of all our books to ensure that they arrive as described. We have over 3,500 titles listed and have something for everyone. We add new stock regularly to ensure that we always have new and interesting books for sale.The item "Mrs Beeton The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, New Series Volume One, 1860" is in sale since Thursday, November 29, 2018. This item is in the category "Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable". The seller is "clanceforth" and is located in Hornchurch. This item can be shipped worldwide.