I know I have featured a smaller version of a Mrs. Beeton's cookbook months ago. At a young age Mrs. Beeton had made a name for herself and this is why this 100 plus year old cookbook never looked younger.
I received this cookbook as a gift and it has probably seen better days. This edition was published in 1901. The coloured cookery plates are beautiful and well preserved. The black and white engravings are charming. Despite the book being in very good condition the front and back covers (8"x5") are worn and the spine is tattered and loose. Which means handling this book with care is a must. This is a pure collectors book.
Mrs. Beeton's Household Management of 1901 is so old what can one really say about this book. The recipes are still feature in cookbooks today. Everything you need to know about the kitchen and household is put into 75 chapters within 1644 pages plus adverts. There is so much to marvel at about this book however this cookbook is not a light read.
I took these photos with the flash off so if they are a bit fuzzy, I apologise. I wanted to share the lovely coloured plates. They are absolutely stunning!
The black and white engravings... illustrations add even more charm to this very informative cookbook.
This is, the perfect addition to my cookbook collection. - JW