Hartford: A.L. Webster [Stereotyped by R.H. Hobbs], 1844. Octavo, xi, 12-214 pages. Frontispiece, plus woodcuts in the text. First edition, second printing, although styled Second Edition on the title page. "Mrs. Webster was at best, what one would call a good plain cook, and yet she too reflects some of the virtues of her time", writes Karen Hess, who stops to point out that up to Mrs. Webster, "most cookbook.....

London: Liebig's Extract of Meat Company, Limited, 1893. Small octavo, 104 pages. Illustrated throughout. First edition. Practical recipes, as long as one enjoys meat extract in nearly everything. Justus von Liebig's Meat Extract was produced in Uruguay and sold worldwide, promising health and vitality. These were issued in various bindings, this copy in black and gold printed red cloth. Internally age-toned throughout; somewhat brittle. Hinges pulling a bit. Red boards.....