Delightes for Ladies. Written Originally by Sir Hugh Plat. First Printed in 1602, London, England. Reprinted from the Edition of 1627. Illustrations from 1609 edition. Collated and Edited by...
Herrin, Illinois: Trovillion Private Press at the Sign of the Silver Horse, 1939.
Tall duodecimo, 120 pages. FIRST EDITION THUS, of this limited edition; number 170 of 279 signed and numbered copies. A delightful small press issue of the popular early 17th Century cookbook from the noted agriculturalist and inventor Hugh Plat. The work was originally published in 1600 (not 1602 as indicated by this title page). Near fine in publisher's gilt-decorated pink cloth. Dust jacket, printed in navy, green, and silver, is edge worn and chipped, with title inked onto spine.
Price: $90.00
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