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(COOKERY.) Carter, Susannah Frugal Housewife, or Complete Woman Cook. 2 plates, illustrations. 12mo, contemporary calf-backed marbled-paper boards,
(COOKERY.) Carter, Susannah Frugal Housewife, or Complete Woman Cook. 2 plates, illustrations. 12mo, contemporary calf-backed marbled-paper boards, worn, covers almost detached; foxing; early woman's signature (Ann Huber) and inscription on the rear endpaper "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband." New York, [1792]
- Notes: second american edition of one of the earliest cookbooks printed in america, preceded by the unobtainable 1772 Boston edition containing engravings by Paul Revere. As these books were heavily used, they are rarely found in good condition. OCLC locates only 2 copies of this edition. Lowenstein 7; Evans 24180.
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