Author: CHATTERTON, LYDIA
Title: Modern Cookery Illustrated
Description: London: Odhams Press Limited, 1940. First Edition. Hardcover. "I feel no hesitation in adding one more cookery book to the hundreds already published - for this - unlike most cookery books - is not merely a collection of recipes. It embodies the life experience of one woman who has, from the age of six, felt the fascination of the creative side of cookery. The world may be made up of Nations - but nations are made up of individuals - and individuals are happiest and most peace-loving when they are well nourished and healthy, and so I hope this book will be a small link in the chain that in the hands of our women will help to build a fitter, happier Empire." - Foreword. 640 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of photos. Undated but appears to be circa 1940. No mention of any prior printings or editions. Charming handwritten gift greetings dated 1940 upon front free endpaper. Dust jacket not included. Moderate lean to spine otherwise binding tight. Surprisingly light wear to the original oatmeal cloth lettered and decorated in black. A well-preserved copy of this lovely vintage British WWII-era cooking guide.; 8vo. Very Good with no dust jacket .

Keywords: Britain English Cookbooks