THE MODERN BAKER, CONFECTIONER AND CATERER: A Practical and Scientific Work for the Baking and Allied Trades
London: The Gresham Publishing Company, 1908-1909. Hardcover. The complete set of this comprehensive work about the confectionery and pastry trade in Victorian England through the beginning of the 20th century, from sugar work to shop interiors to laws binding the industry and equipment used. Tall octavo, six volumes. Each volume features a chromolithograph frontispiece and numerous black-and-white illustrations. Original green cloth bindings, with striking Art Nouveau titling and designs stamped in dark green, black, and purple. Some very mild foxing, with general dust staining to the top edges. Moderate shelfwear to the boards, with staining to the third volume and a little bit of toning along the spines; else about very good. Very good. Item #80527
Price: $300.00