Acetaria. A Discourse of Sallets. By J.E. S.R.S. Author of the Kalendarium [and] Kalendarium Hortense; or, The Gard ner s Almanac.

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First edition. 8vo. pp [40], 192, [50], one folding table opposite 108 (worn and almost detached to first fold, but all there). Collated complete, with errata leaf, appendix, and index to rear. Foxed as usual with this title (the paper used in the printing appears to have been vulnerable in this fashion) ESTC R8610 [BOUND AFTER] Kalendarium Hortense; or, The Gard ner s Almanac.The ninth edition, with many useful additions. printed for Francis Fawcet, at the King s Head and Crown. Pp [22], 181, [17]. A1r blank, engraved title page to verso, printed title page (A2) in red and black, monthly headings in red, figures to text to page 160, errata leaf present to rear, quires c and e foxed. An unusual printing, being a reissue for Fawcett of the edition of that year printed for Rob. Scott, Ri. Chiswell, Geo. Sawbridge, and Benj. Tooke. ESTC R22512. Contemporary speckled panelled calf gilt, contrasting label, lacks front flyleaf. The two items together in a single volume. Acetaria, A Discourse of Sallets is the first recorded book on salads, discussing some 34 plants, many with medicinal benefits, which should be combined to ensure that : every plant should come in to bear its part, without being overpower d by some Herb of a stronger Taste…like the Notes in Music. : A detailed discussion on the ingredients of the dressing, the seasonings, dishes, knife and even the gathering basket follows.

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Título

Acetaria. A Discourse of Sallets. By J.E. S.R.S. Author of the Kalendarium [and] Kalendarium Hortense; or, The Gard ner s Almanac.

Editor

London: printed for B. Tooke at the Middle-Temple Gate in Fleetstreet,

Fecha de publicación

1699

Encuadernación

Hardcover

Edición

1st Edition

Estado

Good

Catálogos de vendedores

• Cookery
• Science and Technology
• Seventeenth century