The Household Science Cookery Book by Jeanette C van Duyn. 5th edition 1929. H/C. 610 pp.

A collector's item for cooks and lovers of old books.

This South African cookery book is a real treasure, not only because of the many old recipes, but also because of the quaint advertisements spread throughout. This very thorough book starts with the importance of the kitchen and stove, followed by food principles, cooking terms and recipes for every type of food. There are even "old Dutch dishes" such as "fricadelle", "bobotee", "sasaties" and "Boontjes Bredee". With black and white photographs. 

Fifth edition published 1929 by Wallachs, Pretoria. Condition: Fair. A well-used cooking book with stains, but all text readable. Pages browned, especially at edges. Some pages slightly warped by fluid. Front and back hinge open, but no loose pages. Hardcover has small stains with wear and tear at spine.