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With a History of the Origin Properties and Uses of all Things connected with Home Life and Comfort. . London 1880. Thick 8vo. Later half red oasis. Spine with raised bands. Gilt titled. l 4 1296 12 24pp. With 12 full-page coloured plates 10 full-page b/w text-illusts and adverts at beginning and end of text. Slight foxing otherwise a fine and complete copy. NOTE: "This is one of the earliest cookery books using coloured illustrations " Bitting pp.32.

An extended edition of Mrs Beeton's comprehensive household guide, detailing various aspects of home life in the Victorian era.