Reprint. liv, 570 pp. Lacks final index leaf. Rebound in a navy blue cloth with gilt lettering and ruling to the spine. With 10 engraved plates, as called for. Wear to spine ends & corners; leaves slightly darkened with some minor spots and marks scattered internally. Binding firm. An expanded edition of this 19th century work of domestic economy. Though it has now largely fallen into obscurity, it was hugely popular at the time of publication, and was the foundation of the early success of it's publisher John Murray (Guardian 2007). 16.5cms tall. Title: A New System of Domestic Cookery : Formed Upon Principles of Economy, and Adapted to the Use of Private Families, by a Lady (Mrs. Rundell). Remodelled and improved by the addition of more than One Thousand New Receipts, suited to the present state of the art of cookery Author Name: A Lady (Mrs. Rundell); Emma Roberts Edition: Reprint Location Published: London, John Murray 1840: 1840 Binding: Cloth Book Condition: Very Good Size: Small 8vo. Categories: Food and Drink Book number: 77579 Keywords: cookery, domestic, mrs. rundell, recipes