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Eaton (Mary, Mrs.). The Cook and Housekeeper's complete and universal Dictionary; including a system of Modern Cookery in all its various branches, adapted to the use of Private Families..., London: George Virtue, 1838, half-title, engraved frontispiece, five engraved plates (1st plate torn to lower outer blank corner), front blank with contemporary gilt inscription 'A good Housekeeper deserves a good Book of Receipts and as such the writer wishes Frances Browne's acceptance of this Christmas Box. N.G.(?) Liverpool 25th December 1843', some browning and few marks, occasional short marginal tears and fraying, modern calf-backed marbled boards, 8vo, together with: Murray (Alexander), The Domestic Oracle; or, A Complete System of Modern Cookery and Family Economy; containing Directions for Purchasing, Keeping, and Dressing, all kinds of Butcher's Meat, Fish, Poultry, and Game..., London: Printed at the Caxton Press, by H. Fisher, Son & Co., [1826?], engraved frontispiece, 8 engraved plates, some browning & spotting, front free endpaper with early ownership signature Mrs Iggulden Eastry House, contemporary mottled sheep, neatly rebacked preserving original gilt decorated spine with maroon morocco title label, 8vo, Oddy (S.A.), The Housekeeper's Receipt Book, or, the Repository of Domestic Knowledge; formed on principles of Experience and Economy, and Adapted to General Use, London: Published by the Editor; Sold by S.A. Oddy & J. Wallis, 1813, engraved frontispiece with repaired closed tear, title with contemporary ownership signature Maria Tarbolton, one wood engraved plate, light toning and spotting, contemporary marbled sheep, rebacked, recent maroon morocco title label to spine, 8vo, Radcliffe (M.), A Modern System of Domestic Cookery; or, the Housekeeper's Guide: Arranged on the most economical plan for Private Families..., A Complete Family Physician; and Instructions to Female Servants in every situation..., to which are added, as an Appendix, some valuable instructions on the Management of the Kitchen and Fruit Gardens, Manchester: J. Gleave, 1823, engraved frontispiece and additional engraved title, 11 engraved plates, some browning and spotting, contemporary marbled calf, gilt decorated spine, morocco title label, joints rubbed, worn at head of spine, small ink stain to upper board, 8vo, and three other 19th century housekeeping & cookery related (Qty: 7)