Plum Crazy: A Book about Beach Plums - Elizabeth Post Mirel 1st Edition HC DJ

$120.00
Everything one ever wanted to know about the beach plum—its history, botany, nutrition, and best recipes—is contained within this book that shows how to find, store, and use these luscious berries and includes 70 delectable dishes, ranging from appetizers through fish and meat, to deserts and beverages. Jellies and jams, entrees and side dishes, muffins and pies, grogs and brandies, they are all here. Includes delightful illustrations, a detailed bibliography, and a thorough index. 8vo hardcover with dust jacket. 1st edition. Green cloth over boards. Gilt titles at spine. Tips and edges are good. Head and toe of spine slightly bumped. Jacket has light soiling and toning and a 1/8" loss at head. Previous owner's inscription on inside cover in pen. Binding is sound. Remainder of interior is free from marks. VG.
Everything one ever wanted to know about the beach plum—its history, botany, nutrition, and best recipes—is contained within this book that shows how to find, store, and use these luscious berries and includes 70 delectable dishes, ranging from appetizers through fish and meat, to deserts and beverages. Jellies and jams, entrees and side dishes, muffins and pies, grogs and brandies, they are all here. Includes delightful illustrations, a detailed bibliography, and a thorough index. 8vo hardcover with dust jacket. 1st edition. Green cloth over boards. Gilt titles at spine. Tips and edges are good. Head and toe of spine slightly bumped. Jacket has light soiling and toning and a 1/8" loss at head. Previous owner's inscription on inside cover in pen. Binding is sound. Remainder of interior is free from marks. VG.