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Auction #134 begins on 01 Oct 2026

Tulleken (S. van H.)

THE PRACTICAL COOKERY BOOK FOR SOUTH AFRICA

Published: Nasionale Pers, Bloemfontein, [192-]

Edition: 12th edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $50

Bidding opens: 1 Oct 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 8 Oct 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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xxxvii, 3331 + 15 pages. Pictorial cloth, worn on spine. Binding weak. Some staining as one would expect from a heavily used cook book! Bears an inscription ["Kook lekker, Moeder, 16.12.'41"] on the half title page. 

An early example of this classic of South African cookery that went on to have dozens of reprints. Every conceivable recipe is provided: porridge, breads, sweet tarts and pies, fish, beef, mutton, gravies and sauces, vegetables, fritters, girdle scones, puddings (hot & cold), dumplings, sweets, jam making, cool drinks, glazed fruits and even soap. 

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 19 x 14 cm


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