Williams (Miss [R. Omosunlola]) Miss Williams’ Cookery Book
£495
London, Longmans, 1957.
First edition. 8vo. Original green boards. Dust-jacket, price sticker of 15/- to inside flap.
A very good first edition of this uncommon cookery book, “not merely a collection of recipes, but a compendium of useful information on every aspect of cookery. No Nigerian home should be without it.” (jacket). The pink here is fresh and bright in the main.
In stock
Book a little sunned at spine ends; jacket worn at head of spine and with some light rubbing, some marking to lower panel, but overall very good.
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