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HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a treasure trove of practical knowledge from a time when self-sufficiency was paramount. Filled with recipes, remedies, and household tips, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of the 19th century. The author presents a range of topics, from creating medicinal concoctions like Godfrey's Cordial to dyeing bones and cleaning marble. With detailed instructions on everything from preserving hams to removing stains from mahogany furniture, the book serves as a guide to household management, personal care, and even animal husbandry. The book is not just a collection of recipes; it reveals the cultural and scientific beliefs of the era, highlighting the importance of natural remedies and the ingenuity with which people approached everyday challenges. The book's insights provide a unique window into the past, offering a glimpse of how people lived, worked, and sought solutions to problems long before the advent of modern technology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 354 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Leather. Zustand: Fair. None (illustrator). First edition. A scarce early 19th-century book of diverse recipes and household hints from around the globe. The first edition of this scarce volume.Bound in half calf, with marbled boards.Undated, dated from copies held institutionally.A substantial 'Universal Repository' offering a practical collection of receipts, the most interesting of which have international origins - Turkish coffee, soy sauce, and curry powder among the recipes described here as well as German egg soup and an Arabian method of preserving eggs. Also with hints on gilding, varnishing, fowling, brewing and perfumery, as well as remedies for 'bile indigestion and giddiness', 'gout and rheumatism', and a 'salve for a green wound, a burn or a scald'.Anonymously penned.Loosely inserted to this work is hand-typed pamphlet dated 1939 titled 'Salop County Council Agricultural Education Sub-Committee: Cultivation of Special Vegetables and Salads' and a charming pop-out bookmark-style menu from a 1928 dinner held for "The Most Noble Order of Crusaders". Bound in half calf, with marbled boards. Externally, generally good. Front and rear boards detached but present. Rubbing to the extremities and fading to the boards. Minor loss to head of spine and extremities. Internally, front and rear free endpapers are detached but present. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the occasional spot, heaviest towards the front and rear. Creasing to the first and last few leaves. Fair. book.

Half Calf. Zustand: Very Good. [iv], [5]- 348 pp. Half calf over marbled boards with gilt ruling, devices and lettering; marbled endpapers. Boards rubbed and a few small sections of loss to corner and rear cover. Some light foxing to ffep and frontis and a very small hole to ffep, otherwise generally internally clean. 173-175 pp. are misnumbered. Bookplate to front paste-down and ink inscription from 1857 to first blank. Engraved frontis. A desirable, uncommon book of recipes and common wisdom from the early 19th century. 4to.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1808 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 622 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 622 Language: English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1808. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 620, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 620 620.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage. 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Useful Knowledge or Repository of Valuable Information | M. Lafayette Byrn | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Antigonos Verlag | EAN 9783386241465 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.