Elizabeth Hallett's Hostess Book

Publisher: Edinburgh: The Moray Press, 1937

Edition: 1st UK, 1st impression

Binding: Hardback

Fascinating social and cultural artefact, with a slight Scottish twist, demonstrating and instructing in the art of correct pre-war entertaining. Book retains striking orange boards, clean with still fresh black lettering. Internally very clean with no marks or inscriptions and no foxing. Jacket has some losses to top edge but is still substantially intact and attractive.

Book Condition: Very good

Jacket Condition: Very good

Price: £65.00

Item # 1867

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