Search Results: Cakes and Decorating from Black Cat Hill Books

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Robert Rose, 2002. Paperback First Edition (2002); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2002); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. A Paperback Original. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.25 inches). 384 pages. Illustrated with numerous photographs in color. Language: English. Weight: 24.4 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY W.W. Norton & Company, 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with W.W. Norton & Company's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (2003), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with W.W. Norton & Company's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows just a hint of rubbing to the extremities; the mildest indentation near the head of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, showing a couple… Read More

London, UK Collins, 1932. Hardcover First Edition (1932), unstated in accordance with Collins' customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1932), unstated in accordance with Collins' customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good- in Good- DJ: The Book showsconsiderable wear to the extremities; sparse but pervasive foxing to the outside edges and front and rear endpapers; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding leans ever so slightly but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A moderately used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing some wear and minor cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows fairly heavy wear to the extremities with a little loss to same to chipping and rubbing; the bottom inch of the heel of the backstrip has… Read More

Caracas, Venezuela SINCOR, 2001. Hardcover First Edition (2001), unstated. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Vitually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.15 x 8.15 x 1 inches). 317 pages. Decorated Endpapers. Red Boards. Preface by Pascale Aublin. Language: Spanish and French. Weight: 2 pounds, 14.2 ounces. First Edition [2001], unstated. Hardback with DJ.

Oak Glen, CA Granny's Nook. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing and faint but pervasive soiling to the covers; former owner's name and date at the front end paper. Binding is perfectly secure, as the plastic comb is in excellent condtion; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. Approx 200pp. Illustrated by Lillian Evans. Paperback: Spiral Bound.

New York, NY Ryland Peters & Small, 2002. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows barely discernible shelfwear; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows just a hint of rubbing; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. Oblong 8vo. 64pp. Illustrated in Color. Photography by Debi Treloar. Hardback with DJ. The recipes in this book are absolutely outstanding, mainly the Soft and Fudgy Brownies and the Rich Dark Chocolate Sauce. But in truth, the book contains very few recipes, so if you sit down with this book, looking for a chocolate recipe, you'll be through in three minutes and might not have found something you think is right for the occasion.

New York, NY William Morrow & Company, 1996. Hardcover First Edition (1996); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1996); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a couple of faint smudges at the bottom edge of the text pages and an even fainter smudge at the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single very minor flaw; not quite absolutely pristine, but remains very close to it. In overall appearance, remains virtually "As New". The DJ shows very faint wrinkles at the heel of the backstrip and at the top of the front panel, which also shows just a hint ofd wear along the top edge; else only very mild rubbing to the panels; the price… Read More

Los Angeles, CA The Times-Mirror Company, 1911. Hardcover Fair: Shows significant indications of use: the white paper over boards is lightly, but pervasively soiled and the paper of the backstrip is mostly chipped away; the staples which held the rear panel in place have come loose from the paper at the hinge and the rear panel is consequently quite loose. The binding remains square and the front hinge is quite secure; moderate wear to the extremities; some darkening, soiling, and rubbing. The pages are rather heavily tanned, due to aging, but the text is clean. Overall, remains a sturdy reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 200 pages + 2 pages of advertisements. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. 41 Soups 125 Salads, 10 Breads, 77 Bisquits and Buns, 163 Meats, 56 Chicken, 49 Birds and Game, 54 Fish, 57 Shellfish, 133 Spanish, 92 Pies, 159 Puddings, 196 Cake, 57 Cookies and Small Cakes, 121 Vegetables, 75 Hygienic, 93 James, Marmelades and Pickles, 105 Candies. Read More

New York, NY Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Books, 1980. Hardcover First Edition in book form (1980), Seventh Printing. Very Good in Good+ DJ: The Book shows just a touch of wear along the bottom edge, due to shelving with some crimp to the heel of the backstrip; one page is dog-eared and a half-dozen pages mid-text show a thin crust of white frosting or such at the top edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. The DJ shows tiny spots of loss at the upper corner tips; mild rubbing some faint smudging to the panels; the top edge shows several closed tears and tiny snags; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. An attractive copy for kitchen use. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 1.35 inches). xi,… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Group: Viking, 1997. Hardcover First Edition USA; Fourth Printing. Very Near Fine: shows only the mildest rubbing to the matte lamination. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio. 165pp. Food Photography by Ashely Barber. Foreward by Simon Johnson. Curved outside edge to the boards. First Edition USA; Fourth Printing. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. In this cookbook, Christine Manfield of the Paramount Restaurant in Australia, puts forward her philosophy that dessert is not a flippant or excessive extra to a meal, but a vital element to the structure and balance of the dinner.

Santa Cruz, CA California Grey Bears, 2003. Plastic Comb Fine in Wraps: bi NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. nding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. 8vo. 274pp. + Index and Appendix. Thumb Indexed. Paperback: Plastic Comb Binding.

Redlands, CA Young Women's Christian Association, 1971. Plastic Comb First Edition [1971]; Third Printing [1972]. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light soiling and rubbing to the vinyl plastic covers; just a hint of wear to the extremities; faint soiling to wrapper covers beneath the vinyl; the binding remains secure (the plastic combs are all intact and in great shape); faint foxing to the outside edges and a little thumbing to the fore-edge; the text is clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 178 pages. Paperback: Plastic Comb Binding.

New York, NY Broadway Books, 1999. Hardcover First Edition [1999]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [1999]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows barely discernible spine lean; else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; text clean. The DJ shows a half-inch closed tear at the top of the front panel; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 256pp. Fifty full-color photographs and 140 classic Desserts for the Home Baker. Decorated Endpapers. Hardback with DJ. I am highly impressed with this book. There are too many cookbooks on the market written by chefs that advertise their own restaurants, or require highly expensive and inaccessible ingredients, or with recipes that require a whole weekend to construct just for visual effects, or all of the above. Francois Payard truly understands the needs and… Read More

New York, NY Henry Holt & Company, 1988. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: just a touch of wear to the upper corner tips, the front corner tip showing very mild bump as well, the rear tip a little more heavily bumped; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only mild rubbing and a half-inch closed tear at the bottom of the rear panel; price unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 120vo. Hardback with DJ.