A Book of Good Luncheons: What to Have for Luncheon
by Mary J. Lincoln
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
This is a charming, antique cookbook/entertaining book, "A BOOK OF GOOD LUNCHEONS" - or, What to Have for Luncheon by Mrs. Mary J. Lincoln. 1916 1st edition; Dodge Publishing Company; New York. Each page of text has a decorative piece at the top and bottom edges. There are numerous full-page illustrations. Softcover. The chapters are as follows: Luncheons - Formal and Informal; The Guests; The Table and Linen; The China and Silver; Laying the Table; Decorations; The Family Table; How Shall We Serve Our Luncheon?; The Menu; School, Picnic, or Traveling Lunches; Plan of the Book; Table of Proportions (Measures, Equivalents); Recipes for Preparatory Work; Recipes for Appetizers; Fruit Appetizers; Stock Soups; Cream Soups; Fish; Shell Fish, etc.; Potatoes; Entrees; Meats; Vegetables; Poultry and Sauce; Salads; Desserts; Frozen Desserts. There is an Index at the back. (Note - also included is the original outer cellophane wrap...not shown.)
Condition:
The book is in Near Fine condition and appears unread - clean both inside and out with only a light crease at the upper-outer corner of the front end paper. Also included is the original cellophane outer wrap (not shown) - the wrap is in Fair condition with a sizable piece missing along the top edge, tears along one of the flap edges, and small tears along the bottom edge.
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- Bookseller
- CraigsClassics (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8129
- Title
- A Book of Good Luncheons
- Author
- Mary J. Lincoln
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Dodge Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1916
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Mary Lincoln, book of good luncheons, cookbook, cook book, recipes, receipts, Mrs Parloa, fannie farmer, cuisine, culinary, home Economics, hosting, serving, cooking, food and drink
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