Cookery & Wine

Compiled and Edited from John Evelyn’s Acetaria (1699), with Pen Drawings and Calligraphy by Joan Wolfenden, six-page biographical introduction to John Evelyn, Evelyn’s descriptions of the plants presented parallel to Madeleine Masson’s modern commentary, numerous pen drawings, 16 page colour section of modern salads at rear, glossary, 96 pp, green boards in d/w, spine of d/w a little faded, spotting to top closed edge of pages, otherwise in near fine condition, Peacock Vane Publishing (Bonchurch, Isle of Wight) 1984

22.5 x 18.5 cm, 480g, ISBN 0 95067 493 1

See the description below from the dustwrapper flap.

Long out of print.