Antiquarian & Vintage Book Auction
Lot 191:
1858 THE AMERICAN FAMILY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, OR BOOK OF 7223 RECEIPTS AND FACTS
THE AMERICAN FAMILY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, OR BOOK OF 7223 RECEIPTS AND FACTS : A WHOLE LIBRARY OF SUBJECTS USEFUL TO EVERY INDIVIDUAL ; SUCH AS PLANNING, BUILDING, WARMING, VENTILATING, AND LIGHTING HOUSES ; HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SERVANTS SELECTING AND COOKING OF FOOD OF EVERY KIND ; A CATALOGUE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES OF EVERY VARIETY, PASTRY, PRESERVES, CONFECTIONARY, BEVERAGES ; RECEIPTS FOR ENGLISH AND FRENCH COOKERY ; THE SELECTION OF CLOTHING, DRESS, AND THE TOILET, JEWELRY ; THE LAUNDRY, CARRIAGES, DRIVING AND MANAGING OF HORSES ; THE DAIRY AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS, BEES AND FISH ; THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH ; RECEIPTS FOR DOMESTIC MEDICINE …. by Webster, Thomas (1773-1844) and Parkes, William, Mrs.. Published by Derby and Jackson, New York 1858. Hardback. Going to call this one fair condition. Internally it is all there with the usual foxing and age toning of a book its age. Noticed a tare on the upper corner of the inpage at the end of the book. Externally The cover is very worn and has been hemmed up with fabric to reinforce the cover.
Condition: As Described "See Pictures"
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