Softcover.

First edition, first issue. 215[1] pp; 10 plates. Table of Contents at front, but without the 7-page index of later editions; publisher's advertisement at rear. No edition statement or date but is the first issue from November 1922 according to Driver Q125.1.

Brown paper wrappers with colour illustration to front cover are fragile and flaking from spine. Small corner of back cover is missing. Pages are tanned, with a few spots of foxing. Dampstain to corner of last few pages. No writing or markings. Includes a group of contemporary 1920s newspaper recipe clippings laid in (in mylar sleeve).