London, Ward, Lock, 1907.
'New Edition'. 8vo. Original gilt-decorated cloth. Dust-jacket.
One of many post-Beeton revised and expanded editions issued by Ward, Lock after they acquired the copyright. Isabella Beeton (1836–1865) died aged 28; the book that bears her name had already gone through numerous transformations by this date.
![S. Whiles, The Newark Cookery Book of Well-Tried Recipes, [c.1890?].](https://lycanthiabooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/87338-300x300.jpg)
Revised and Enlarged Edition
Newark, S. Whiles, n.d. [c.1890?].
8vo. Advertisements. Original cloth-backed pictorial boards.
A late-Victorian provincial cookery book issued in Newark by S. Whiles, featuring practical recipes alongside contemporary advertisements, this title exemplifies the regional and community-driven cookbooks of the period which blended household instruction with commercial nous.
![F. & S. Davies, Drinks of all Kinds, [1912]](https://lycanthiabooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/87146-300x300.jpg)
Food & Drink
Hot and Cold for All Seasons
London, John Hogg, [1912].
8vo. Original cloth blocked in red & black.
An eclectic recipe and convivial guide to making a wide range of beverages, from punches and hot toddies to non-alcoholic entertainments, for various occasions. The book went through numerous editions.
...entirely new edition
London, Ward, Lock, Bowden & Co., 1892.
8vo. Original green cloth with red sheep spine elaborately gilt-decorated.
An extensive guide to running a household in Victorian Britain, first published in 1861. Compiled by Isabella Beeton, it encompasses over 900 pages covering topics such as cooking, cleaning, childcare and etiquette.
Food & Drink
London, Faber & Faber, 1935.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original pictorial boards. Dust-jacket, priced 2s6d.
Heath was cookery correspondent of The Queen from 1938-64 and wrote over seventy books between 1932 and 1968. His first book was Good Food (1932).
Food & Drink
London, Herbert Jenkins, n.d. [1930s].
"Fifteenth Large Edition". 8vo. Original pictorial green cloth. Dust-jacket.
A lovely little book on cocktails, released by Wodehouse's publisher Jenkins - perfect complement to any Wodehouse collection.
London, George Allen & Unwin, 1962.
First edition. 8vo. Original patterned wrappers.
An excellent insight into food and diets in Nigeria, written by the then Inspector of Education (Home Economics). Uncommon.
Food & Drink
from Breakfast to Supper
London, Routledge, 1923.
First edition. 8vo. Original blue boards. Dust-jacket, priced 2s6d.
A practical cookery book aimed at the smaller household, uncommon in the original jacket.