Welby, T. Earle. The Dinner Knell: Elegy in an English Dining-Room. Seafood German charcuterie book in Russian

German charcuterie book in Russian

Don't loll over your food

Elizabeth David once said of this book: ‘I should recommend anyone with a taste for Victorian gastronomic literature to snap him up… His recipes are so meticulous and clear

"Compliments of the Starbird Hospital

else a near fine set

Welby, T. Earle. The Dinner Knell: Elegy in an English Dining-Room. Seafood German charcuterie book in RussianGilt dec. & lettered red cloth. First Edition. London: Methuen, [1932]. A gastronomic homage to the rituals of English wining and dining, with memories of great service before the Great War, as well as fine wines of the past, quotes from other famed food writers, etc. Faint ring to front cover, else very good. (20)