12083 Edgeworth When she published The Semi-Detached

When she published The Semi-Detached Home in 1859

La Fayette [1634-1693] was one of the earliest novelists

as well as gardens

Edited by John Heneage Jesse

Copyright 1968

12083 Edgeworth When she published The Semi-DetachedOriginal blue cloth covered boards, gilt title tea kettle and clock decoration. A Victorian recipe book that includes instructions for tea, coffee, and various alcoholic drinks, tea sandwiches, cakes, pastries, etc. Family recipes go back to the 17th century. Includes ingredient prices of the time. 78 pages. Previous owner's name in front. Pages 68 and 69 slightly yellowed where loose recipes from the 1930's are folded inside. Scarce, collector book.