Citation/reference: Vicaire, G. Bib. gastronomique, col. 868; Cagle, W.R. Matter of taste, 1086
Publications: Translation of: The modern cook, originally published London, 1733; Previous edition published 1735 or 1736; cf. Cagle.
Content: Vol. 1: [12], 261, [17] p., [1], II folded leaves of plates; v. 2: [4], 258, [14] p., [1], III-IV folded leaves of plates; v. 3: [4], 288, [16] p., [1], V-VI folded leaves of plates; v. 4: [4], 313, [21] p., [2] folded leaves of plates (one numbered VII); v. 5: [10], 346, [14] p., [VIII-IX] folded leaves of plates. Folded half-sheets numbered I-IX with explanatory letterpress bound in following the corresponding plates.
Content: Illustrations: 13 prints : engraving ; double-page or larger. Depict table settings and tableware.