(*NEW ARRIVAL*) (Economy) [Robert Kemp Philip]. The Family Save-All: A System of Secondary Cookery

xxviii, 292 pp. Gilt-dec. blindstamped olive cloth. First Edition. London: W. Kent, 1861.

A fascinating book of hints and ideas for money-saving recipes, techniques, household tips and shortcuts. Recipes include rhubarb spring soup, "An excellent soup of endives, best when they are plentiful and cheap," "A cheap method of obtaining a constant supply of pure vinegar," "A savoury supper quite irresistible," etc. 

Hints are for farming (goat & pig keeping, uses for rotten wood, how to destroy thistles, etc., household chores (cleaning silk stockings, how to dye clothes, etc.), and much more. Just a fantastic reference book for any mid-19th c. household. 

Sunning to spine, mild chipping to spine ends & softening to corners, else very good.

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