Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration and Practical Pastries [1937]

Lambeth, Joseph A.

Editore: Virtue & Co., London, 1937

2nd ed., quarto, pp. xv, 308, (51), incl. index, b&w photographic portrait of Lambeth, profusely illustrated with b&w plates and 20 full-page colour plates, original gilt decorated dark red boards with relief title to front board. An unusually clean copy of an early cookbook with the rare (often missing) original folded template for 'Gondola' cake loosely inserted. Also included is a letter from a Western Australian wedding cake specialist, 'Kentucky Kitchen' (Piccadilly Arcade, Perth, W.A.) requesting further cake books. Very good condition. (heavy book, please inquire regarding postage.) Joseph Lambeth was born in the United States. He visited London for many years and was a successful winner of 'Gold' and 'Silver' medals at the International Food and Confectionary Exposition in London. He eventually moved to London starting a pastry school, The Lambeth Decorating School where he popularized English 'Overpiping' techniques. Codice articolo 102522

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Titolo: Lambeth Method of Cake Decoration and ...
Casa editrice: Virtue & Co., London
Data di pubblicazione: 1937
Legatura: Boards
Illustratore: John J.N. Mackman (Foreword)
Edizione: 2nd Edition.