Author: Isabella Beeton

Year Published: c. 1936–1939 (Late Interwar Period)

Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London and Melbourne Measurements: 193 x 128 x 19 mm Features: Retains its original pictorial paper dust jacket. Includes a colored frontispiece, nearly 100 illustrations, and 256 pages.

Published in the late 1930s by Ward, Lock & Co., this beautifully preserved volume of Mrs. Beeton's Cookery is a wonderful snapshot of British culinary history from the interwar era. This specific edition is a definitive guide to practical and economical household cookery, featuring roughly 650 reliable recipes, step-by-step instructions, and period-specific advertisements. Complete with its iconic, illustrated orange dust wrapper and a rich assortment of color plates and illustrations, this book serves as both an invaluable resource for classic British recipes and a beautiful display piece for any collection of vintage domestic literature. Book condition: Shows expected wear consistent with its 90-year history. The original pictorial paper dust jacket is present, showing some chips, creases, and minor tearing along the top and bottom edges, now preserved for protection.Pages appear clean on limited inspection; binding appears solid. No major defects observed. The book has not been examined page by page and may contain additional markings, foxing, or age-related flaws not individually noted.