On offer is an exceptionally rare original 18th-century cookbook, titled The Complete Housewife, or Accomplished Gentlewoman’s Companion, published in 1730. This historically significant culinary book is a genuine first-period printing (not a later reprint) and is widely regarded as one of the most important early English cookbooks.

Authored by Eliza Smith, though originally published with only the initials “E.S.” due to restrictions on women authors at the time, this book contains over 500 recipes, covering:
✔ Cookery & Pastry
✔ Confectionery & Preserving
✔ Pickles, Cakes & Creams
✔ Jellies, Made Wines & Cordials

This almost 300-year-old book remains a valuable collector’s piece, providing a firsthand insight into 18th-century domestic life, cuisine, and household management.

Condition:

The book is well-preserved given its age, but has some expected condition issues:
📌 Seven pages missing (14 sides in total)
📌 Some loose pages, stitching intact but delicate
📌 Expected wear to pages and cover
Despite these imperfections, this is a remarkable and highly collectible historical book.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Authentic 1730 first-period cookbook – The Complete Housewife
✅ Written by Eliza Smith (initially published as E.S.)
✅ Includes 500+ recipes covering early English cuisine & home remedies
✅ Highly influential work in culinary history – Later editions were used in Colonial America
✅ Measures approx. 8 inches by 5 inches
✅ Rare survivor of early printed cookbooks

🎯 Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of early cookbooks & culinary history
✔️ Antique book enthusiasts & historians
✔️ A unique display piece for kitchens, libraries, or museums
✔️ A thoughtful gift for food historians & rare book collectors

This rare 18th-century cookbook is a true collector’s gem, offering invaluable historical insights into the art of early English cooking and domestic life.

📌 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own a piece of culinary history – Secure it today!