Mrs Beeton’s Household Management 1926 Ward Lock Cookery Book

This is a lovely vintage copy of Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management, a quintessential guide to Victorian and early 20th-century domestic life. This “New Edition” was published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, and is dated 1926, making it approximately 98 years old. This edition boasts an impressive 1680 pages, featuring 32 colour plates, nearly 700 illustrations, and 14 pages of period advertisements, including the endpapers. The book is bound in quarter red morocco over tan boards with gilt titling on the spine. It offers a fascinating insight into historical cooking, household tips, and social customs of the time. The previous owner’s name, “Jessie A Ballantyne,” is written in script on the front page, adding a personal touch to this historical artefact.  

Features:

• Title: Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management
• Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited
• “New Edition”
• Dated 1926
• 1680 pages
• 32 colour plates 
• Nearly 700 illustrations
• 14 pages of advertisements
• Quarter red morocco over tan boards with gilt spine titling
• Previous owner’s inscription (“Jessie A Ballantyne”)

Measurements (Approximate):

• Height: 22 cm (approximately 8.5 inches)
• Width: 15 cm (approximately 6 inches)
• Depth: 10 cm (approximately 4 inches)

Condition:

This vintage Mrs. Beeton’s Household Management book is in nice condition for its age, with signs of use and age-related wear both inside and out. These signs of wear are consistent with a book of this age and are clearly shown in the provided photographs.

This historical book is a valuable piece for collectors of cookery books, social history enthusiasts, or anyone interested in a glimpse into the past.

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