Strang, Jeanne Goose fat and Garlic. Country Recipes from South -West France SOLD
First published in 1991 by Kyle Cathie Limited
With illustrations by Tony Gregson. A fine copy in fine dustwrapper, not price clipped or inscribed.A scarce copy to find in hardback.[ Sold by the previous owners of the bookshop Val and Alan Palmer in paperback but Val had never seen a hardback copy] A lovely Christmas present for the cook in the family. 20 euros.
First edition George Routledge and Sons no date. [1881] Square small 4to. Original cloth-backed glazed and bevelled boards, edges a little rubbed. Pp. 30, illustrated in colour throughout. The occasional mark, but a very nice copy. [Thompson: 31A; Schuster & Engen: 66; Osborne 11:63 - " .it was in this book that Kate Greenaway first showed her full power as a painter of flowers."].
Ranging on the internet from £207 to the cheapest copy which is not very good at £105
This copy being offered at 50 euros to TAG readers
It would make a lovely christening gift, a book that is more than 100 years old with beautiful illustrations.
Any money raised from the sale of these 2 books will be given to the Domaine de Sautou for the children of Mali. For more information or to reserve contact me Val mail@bromlea.com
Just found a third first edition
Georgette Heyer Lady of Quality SOLD First edition Bodley Head 1972 Not price clipped or inscribed. A fine copy in near fine dustwrapper. On the net at prices between £46 and £22 . It could be yours for 10 euros It could start you off collecting historical novels in first edition or on a romantic note it could be a present for that lady of quality. [ No good if your partner is a right old slapper!]
And found a fourth
Wild Orchids of Britain and Europe Paul and Jenne Davies and Anthony Huxley
First edition 1983 published by Chatto and Windus The Hogarth Press. A fine copy in fine unpriced clipped dustwrapper. It has a small neat inscription Everything you ever wanted to know about orchids. On the net priced between £74 and for a poor copy £24. This is a fine copy and for the children of Mali we are asking 12 euros. A first edition cheaper than many paperbacks . Last book needing to be sold, bargain at 12 euros
SOLD