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Vintage Culinary Charm: Recipes Published in 1888 by Glasgow School of Cookery
About the Item
Title: **Superior Cookery Recipes**
Issued by: Glasgow School of Cookery
Printer: N. Adshead, Glasgow
Year of Publication: 1888
Size: Small 4to
Page Count: 64 pages
Printing Features: Printed in maroon throughout
Binding: Publisher's blue cloth with lettering and ruling in gilt on the front board with the edge color in Red
Condition Notes: Some foxing present. The binding is rubbed with spine ends bumped. The hinges are cracking but remain sound.
Ownership: Includes inscriptions by Miss Macdonald and Elizabeth P Blackburn on the front flyleaf and the dedication page, respectively.
Additional Features: Contains a pencilled recipe for nut loaf on the rear flyleaf.
Rarity: This is a scarce collection of recipes.
Content: Features chapters on soups, fish, savouries, sauces, pastries, and sweets. It is intended to supplement the Recipes already issued by the Glasgow School of Cookery.
What makes this recipe book special is its combination of rarity, historical charm, and practical utility. Here's a breakdown of these aspects:
**Rarity & Collectibility:**
- **Scarce Edition:** This book, "Superior Cookery Recipes," issued by the Glasgow School of Cookery, is not commonly found, making it a prized item for collectors.
- **Historical Significance:** The book dates back to 1888, offering a glimpse into culinary practices and recipes from over a century ago. It represents a piece of the Glasgow School of Cookery's history, an institution likely significant in the education of home economics and cookery in Scotland.
- **Ownership Provenance:** It contains personal touches like ownership inscriptions from Miss Macdonald and Elizabeth P Blackburn, adding a personal historical dimension to the item.
**Condition:**
- **Preservation:** Despite its age, the book has maintained a sound structure. The presence of foxing and a rubbed binding add to its authenticity as an antique, showing that it has been used and treasured over time.
- **Aesthetic Appeal:** The gilt lettering and rule on the publisher's blue cloth cover, along with the red edges, offer aesthetic appeal that is often sought after by book collectors and enthusiasts of vintage items.
**Utility and Content:**
- **Unique Recipes:** With chapters on various types of dishes, including soups, fish, savouries, sauces, pastries, and sweets, it not only appeals to collectors but also to culinary enthusiasts who have an appreciation for historical recipes.
- **Culinary Techniques:** It may contain cooking techniques and flavor combinations unique to the period, providing valuable insights into the culinary arts of the past.
**Background/History:**
- **Cultural Artifact:** This book serves as a cultural artifact, representing the culinary education in Glasgow during the late 19th century. It’s a snapshot of the era’s gastronomy and domestic science.
**Useful Details for Potential Buyers:**
- **Authenticity:** For buyers who value authenticity in antiques, the book’s condition tells a story of its age and use.
- **Decorative Potential:** The book's charming aesthetic makes it an excellent decorative piece for bookshelves or for display in a kitchen or dining room.
- **Inspiration for Cooking:** Those interested in the culinary arts may find inspiration from the old recipes, which could be recreated or adapted for modern cooking.
In essence, this little recipe book holds value not only as a functional guide to historical recipes but also as a tangible connection to the culinary past, with a narrative that could be cherished by collectors and cooking aficionados alike.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.19 in (15.7 cm)Width: 4.97 in (12.6 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1888
- Condition:Condition Notes: Some foxing present. The binding is rubbed with spine ends bumped. The hinges are cracking but remain sound.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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