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Pitcairn, E. H.
Good Fare for Little Money.
Publisher: Griffith, Farran & Co., Limited, London;
Date of Publication: 1892
Stock Code: 10907
FIRST EDITION. Octavo, pp. [1], [3] adverts, [8], 183, [1], x, [28] adverts. Publisher’s quarter emerald green cloth with green & white flower motif paper-covered boards. New front endpapers; light damp staining to top corner of upper board. Board edges worn, with light soiling mainly to upper board. Divided into two sections, the first provides menus with costings and amounts for different types of meals, including meals for a ‘Garden Party for 100’, ‘Two Batchelors out all day’, ‘Servants’ and ‘Small Dinner Party for 10 persons’ with the second part being recipes. Scarce book by the author of A Golden Thread, Plain Talk on Church Matters & A Word to Church People about the Seasons. A fascinating look at late 19th century social expectations and catering. £50.00