The Epicure's Companion by Edward and Lorna Bunyard
1937. First Edition. 539 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Contains black and white illustrations throughout by Frances Bunyard. Pages are bright, with moderate tanning to text block edges. Pencil inscription to front paste-down, with a few small nicks and water marks along text block edge. Occasional thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have heavy shelf-wear with notable bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and considerate rub wear to surfaces. Moderate tanning to spine and edges. Book has a noticeable forward lean. Sticker marks on front board.