Search Results: Titles starting with H from Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink

Cleveland, OH: H.H. Hatch & Co, 1870. Trade card, (7 x 12cm). Printed one side in black and gold, on pale red card stock. The 1886 Directory, Leading Manufacturers and Merchants of the City of Cleveland and Environs, describes the firm as follows. "One of the best-known houses in Cleveland is that of H. B. Hatch & Co.', importers and wholesale liquor dealers. This house dates its foundation from 1855, and from that time was continued successfully by the firm of Hillyard & Hatch, who were succeeded by Skeels & Hatch, then followed Skeels, Hatch & Co., who in turn were succeeded by H. H. Hatch & Co. In 1879 the firm was Hatch & Zangerle, and in 1885 the present firm of H. B. Hatch & Co., composed of H. B. Hatch and Cass H. Hatch, sons of Mr. H. H. Hatch, succeeded to the entire business, and under their able administration of affairs the trade has been increased and the facilities enlarged so as to meet all demands. The business house is 25x100 feet in extent and is well arranged, and contains a large… Read More

Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1910. Booklet, stapled in wrappers (23 x 15 cm.), 19 pages. Photographic illustrations in text (halftones). FIRST EDITION. An exposé, targeted to residents of rural districts, of narcotic agents in patent remedies and soft drinks, as well as the illicit trade in morphine and other drugs. Illustrations depict numerous commercially available (and perfectly legal) preparations containing morphine and coca-leaf extracts, Coca-Cola prominent among them (Coca Cola did not become entirely cocaine-free until 1929). The author, Lyman Frederick Kebler (1863-1955), was an American chemist, physician, and writer. He "administrated the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 and was involved with uncovering counterfeit drugs. His office managed all chemists whose task was to determine the boundary between drugs and food, for which different criteria were enforced. By 1908 the Drug Laboratory was divided into four laboratories and was renamed the Drug Division. Kebler became… Read More

Baltimore: E.B. Read & Son, 1885. Octavo (20 x 13 cm.), 141, [3] pages, interleaved with blanks for notes, so really [246] pages. Advertising matter at rear. Index. FIRST EDITION. There was also a simultaneously issued 48-page extract in wrappers. While emphasizing perfume in the title, this collection of commercial and useful recipes, has sections that include: Tinctures, Extracts, Pomades, Sachets, Face Washes, Tooth Powders, Fancy Elixirs, Soda Syrups, Wines & Liquors, Bouquets, Cosmetiques, Mineral Waters, Inks, and Colored Fires. And don't forget the Celebrated New Orleans Mead! Some light soil throughout. In publisher's stiff, cloth covered boards, gilt titled on the front panel. With an ownership stamp on the title page and a few other pages, "Emsworth Pharmacy, Emsworth, PA". [OCLC locates sixteen copies (and one copy of the 48 page version in wrappers)].

Springfield, Mass: The King-Richardson Publishing Company, 1897. Large octavo, 636 pages. Index. Glossary. Illustrated with engravings throughout the text, and with three chromolithographed manikins, 'Manikin of the Horse', 'Manikin of the Knee, Fetlock and Ankle of the Horse', and 'Manikin of the Cow', each created by the author for this book. The work contains chapters on cows, horses, swine, poultry as well as crops such as potatoes and fruit, and a selection of Standard Receipts, which range from the veterinary to the household to the culinary. As is usual for this work the textblock is shaken, with one or two leaves pulling loose and edgeworn. Age-toning throughout; a bit of light foxing to the manikins, but all three remain sound, complete and clean. Hinges started. In publisher's black-titled and -bordered tan cloth. Good. Additional veterinary ephemera laid-in.

New York: D. Appleton and Company, 443 & 445 Broadway, 1865. Small octavo (18.5 x 12 cm.), 200, [4] pages. Advertisements. The First American Edition of Leonard Francis Simpson's English language translation of Brillat-Savarin's magnificent Physiologie du Gout. The earliest English language translation was that of Fayette Robinson, published in Philadelphia in 1854. Simpson's translation here is quite unfaithful to the original, admitting in the Introduction that "Many parts are, however, condensed, others omitted, as not suited to the present tone of society." Starting in 1864, editions of Simpson's translation (published in the UK) strayed even further, with emphasis placed on a rejection of gourmandise, and the title to what we have here. Quite a departure from Brillat-Savarin's original. But the translator did have high hopes for this book to affect a change upon Britain, and presumably in America with this issue. The Translator's Preface has been omitted in this edition, which is a shame, as it… Read More

New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1902. Octavo (19 x 12 cm.), 478, [2] pages. Index. Advertisements. Later printing. Pierre Blot (1818-1874) came to America as a refugee from Napoleonic France and in 1865 he opened Professor Blot's Culinary Academy of Design in New York City, arguably the first French cooking school in America. This book is an extension of these classes, in which he taught that French cookery emphasized the "good things in life" making one's mind and body better. ~ A nice clean copy, in publisher's burgundy cloth, titled in gilt on the spine. Some spotting and mottling to boards, spine and to text block edges. Near very good. [OCLC locates just one copy of this printing (Getty Research Institute); Bitting, page 45 (different printing); Cagle 93 (second printing)].

New York: D. Appleton and Company, 443 & 445 Broadway, 1865. Small octavo (18.5 x 12 cm.), 200, [4] pages. Publisher's advertisements. The FIRST AMERICAN EDITIOIN of Leonard Francis Simpson's English language translation of Brillat-Savarin's magnificent Physiologie du Gout. The English language translation of Fayette Robinson preceded this, published in Philadelphia in 1854. Simpson's version is quite unfaithful to the original, admitting in the Introduction that "Many parts are, however, condensed, others omitted, as not suited to the present tone of society." Starting with the London 1864 edition, Simpson's translation strayed even further, with emphasis placed on a rejection of gourmandise, and now with this title. Quite a departure from Brillat-Savarin's original. But the translator did have high hopes for this book to affect a change upon Britain and, with this issue, presumably in America as well. The Translator's Preface has been omitted in this edition, which is a shame, as it takes the form… Read More

New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1897. 16mo. (17 x 11 cm.), 475 pages. Index. Illustrated. Stated "FIRST EDITION, first thousand". Includes sections on Loss Control, Sugar Anlaysis by both Optical and Chemical Methods, Analysis of the Beet, Analysis of the Sirup, Seed Selection, Sugar-House Notes and a long section of Blank Forms for Practical use in Sugar-House Work. Bound in a wallet binding, in full black pebbled calf. Some rubbing and a few small chips to edges. Near very good.

Bangkok, [Thailand], 1903. Die-cut, pen and ink, and watercolor menu (17 x 13 cm.). Text in printed in French on the verso and in Thai on the recto. The fanciful menu for a dinner in honor of Prince Maha Valiravudh of Siam, depicts a royal procession. Printed fare, includes both Western and Thai dishes, including: Dindon Froid, Oie Rotie Froide, Aspci de Foie Gras, Jambon d'Yorck, Petits Fours, and Creme Glacées, on the Western side; and Kanom Buang, de Siam et d'Annam, Mieng Lao-Kanom Chieb, Sai Krok Khao, Kanon Pang Natang, Mee Khao Tang, and Punlami Dong Dang, for the Thai dishes. Wear to edges of the die-cut, with perhaps some loss to the tip of the bright red and yellow pennant; six, small ink designs added. Still, bright colorful and near very good.

Firenze: Leo S. Olschki, Editore, 1963. Large octavo (25.3 x 18 cm.), xxiv, 273 pages. FIRST EDITION. Includes works printed 1465 to 1860, with bibliographic descriptions and notes on the authors and the works. Personally, this is an example of what a culinary bibliography should be: technically accurate, but still a joy to read. Pages uncut, slightest bit of wear to the printed wrappers, otherwise a fine copy.

Firenze: Leo S. Olschki, Editore, 1963. Large octavo, xxiv, 273 pages. FIRST EDITION. Includes works printed 1465 to 1860, with bibliographic descriptions and notes on the authors and the works. Personally, this is an example of what a culinary bibliography should be: technically accurate, but still a joy to read. Slight crease to spine of black-and red-printed wrappers, otherwise fine.

[Paterson, N.J.: C.P. Kinsilla, 1901. Octavo, stapled in wrappers (22 x 15 cm.), 143, [1] pages. Illustrated. Index. Advertisements throughout. Author from external information (NYAM copy). FIRST EDITION. A promotional cookbook, advertising the druggist and pharmacist C.P. Kinsilla of Paterson, N.J. The original was issued by Henry Evans, "Manufacturing Chemist and Wholesale Druggist of Washington, D.C." in 1901 and the text was used to promote similar druggists in Boston and - in this case - C.P. Kinsilla of Paterson, N.J. Sections include: Cooking; Home economics; Formulas, recipes, etc.; Cooking for the sick; Table etiquette; Canning and preserving; Antidotes; First aid in illness and injury. Internally clean and sound. In publisher's plum-colored wrappers, illustrated and titled in black; some edge wear and light chipping to the head and foot of the wrapper at the spine. Small cut to center of rear wrapper panel. Still, near very good. Rare. [OCLC locates no copies of any issue by Kinsilla, but a… Read More

Philadelphia and Chicago: Farm Journal; copyright 1885 by Wilmer Atkinson; Electroplated, printed, and bound by J.F. Dickson & Co, 1886. Duodecimo (13 x 8.5 cm.), 64 pages. Illustrated. Table of contents is really a short index. Second printing. The 1885 original issue appears to have been 96 pages long, and larger in dimensions (18 cm. tall). A home economics manual for the rural housewife, drawn from the pages of Farm Journal. Interesting topics such as Taking Care of Things, Down Cellar, Up-Stairs Work, Comforts and Conveniences, Kindlings, and School Lunches, are included. Farm Journal was a Philadelphia-based rural farm paper which ran from 1877 to 1939. A few clippings laid-in, and a bit of offsetting as a result. A bit of edge chipping to publisher's black and red printed wrapper, otherwise very good or better. Scarce. [OCLC records three copies of this 1886 issue with 64 pages, and four copies of all other issues; not in Cagle].

New York; Boston: S. Colman; Weeks, Jordan & Co, 1837. Duodecimo (16 x 10 cm.), 144 pages. Evident FIRST EDITION. A lengthy scolding on the dangers of "keeping up appearances", third in the series, Stories from Real Life, Designed to teach true independence and domestic economy. Lacking front and rear free endpapers. Foxed throughout; leaf with pages 7-8, with a closed tear. In rubbed and faded, original pebbled black cloth, gilt-titled on the front board. Good, but presentable. [OCLC locates three copies of the first edition (and thirteen copies of all other printings); Checklist American Imprints 45147; Wright. American Fiction I (2nd) 1620].

New Haven: Healy & Bigelow Publishers, 1890. Booklet, stapled in wrappers (17 x11.5 cm.), 64 pages. Illustrated throughout. A promotional cookbook for the patent medicines of Healy & Bigelow's Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company, featuring over one hundred seventy simple recipes for beverages, biscuits, candy, cakes, fish, meat, pastry, poultry, puddings, soup, stews, and vegetables interspersed with information about Kickapoo Indian oil, salve, and other products. Also included are narratives on Indian culture, wildly racist but of the era. John H. Healy and Charles Bigelow began their company in the late 1870s, promoting their "traditional" Indian medicines with traveling medicine shows that capitalized on the public's nostalgia for the the Wild West. In orange wrappers with hole punch and ribbon to top left corner, some slight discoloration to wrapper, otherwise very good. [OCLC locates seven copies].

[New Bedford, Mass: Girl Scout Leader's Club, 1955. Wire spiral-bound, octavo-sized book (21 x 14 cm.), 112, [1] pages. Illustrated. FIRST EDITION. A community cookbook, offered by the Girl Scout Leader's Club of New Bedford Mass., on Buzzard's Bay southwest of the Cape. Many of the recipes are attributed, and reproductions of the handwritten originals. Original illustrations by Phyllis Allen and Evelyn Shainberg. Wire bound, in original black card-stock boards, handsomely titled and decorated in silver. A bit of oxidation to the wire spiral, tiny dog ears to a leaf or two. Light crease to front board. Still, near very good or better. Ownership inscription to preliminary blank. [OCLC locates two copies (Harvard, Amherst)].

[New Bedford, Mass: Girl Scout Leader's Club, 1955. Wire spiral-bound, octavo-sized book (21 x 14 cm.), 112, [1] pages. Illustrated. FIRST EDITION. A community cookbook, offered by the Girl Scout Leader's Club of New Bedford Mass., on Buzzard's Bay southwest of the Cape. Many of the recipes are attributed, and reproductions of the handwritten originals. Original illustrations by Phyllis Allen and Evelyn Shainberg. Wire bound, in original black card-stock boards, handsomely titled and decorated in silver. Tiny dog ears to a leaf or two; a bit of pulling to the stiff boards. Near fine. Scarce. [OCLC locates two copies (Harvard, Amherst)].

[Chicago, Il: The Lammers Schilling Company, 1915. Folio (32.5 x 27 cm.), 114 pages. Illustrated with reproductions of photographs and drawings in sepia-tone and duo-tone of the exterior and interior of buildings, landscapes, machinery, and livestock of the historic Heart's Delight Farm. One mounted plate of a reproduction of a color painting in rear. Printed throughout on heavy card stock. Title from cover; publication information from interior of rear wrapper panel. ~ Third Edition. Each of the three editions had significantly different pagination: the first, of 1909 (164 pages); the second of 1911 (with just 64 pages); and this third edition (114 pages). The Farm also issued numerous short promotional pieces for various pieces of equipment or process on the farm. The farm was situated in Chazy, Clinton County, NY. At the time of this printing, the farm was on nearly 12,000 acres of land with barns, twenty miles of roadways, ten concrete dams, lakes & springs, over 10,000 maple trees, a grist mill,… Read More

San Francisco: [The Church; Printed by] Bacon & Company Printers, 1879. Small octavo (17 x 11.75 cm.), [ii], 82 pages. Advertisements. Stated revised (thus second) edition. A fair-related fundraiser that was subsequently revised as a church cookbook; one of the earliest but less widely known among California cookbooks. With approximately two hundred brief recipes, unattributed, but tested by the compiler "in my own home." A preponderance of baked-good entries not only testifies to the original context for which the contributions were solicited, but also clarifies the intended audience, namely, New Englanders transplanted to the West Coast: Hanover Cakes, Kittery Cakes, (White) Mountain Cake, Newburyport Cake, Bangor Cake, Indian Baked Pudding. New England is kept in view, as well, in various evocations of Codfish and Chowder. In addition: Rice Fritters, Sago and Apple, Squash Pie, Popped-Corn Pudding, Currant Jelly, Raspberry Vinegar. A rather nice chapter with "odds and ends" - expanded for the… Read More

Chicago: Dalkullan Publishing & Importing Co, 1913. Octavo (17.5 x 13 cm.), 248, [8] pages. Lined pages at rear for "Memorandum". Table of contents. Later American printing of this classic Swedish-American cookbook, produced by Chicago's dynamic Swedish community. Originally issued as a Swedish students' cookbook, by the editor of the trade school for home economics at Upsala. The book was first printed in Chicago in 1893, and went through multiple printings with various local publishers. Some age-toning to text block, otherwise very good, in slightly edge worn, gilt-titled and decorated, bright blue cloth.