The Penguin Book of Herbs and Spices by Rosemary Hemphill
£2.99
The Penguin Book of Herbs and Spices by Rosemary Hemphill is a vintage Penguin Handbook covering herbs and spices. This paperback copy has 187 pages and ISBN 0140461264. Listed as a 1972 reprint, it is in acceptable used condition, with creased corners and foxing. A useful addition for readers interested in herbs and spices, vintage cookery books or Penguin Handbook collecting.
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The Penguin Book of Herbs and Spices by Rosemary Hemphill
The Penguin Book of Herbs and Spices by Rosemary Hemphill is a practical Penguin Handbook devoted to herbs and spices. This vintage paperback is an appealing addition to a collection of cookery, gardening or household reference books.
Published by Penguin, the book carries ISBN 0140461264. The ISBN is associated with The Penguin Book of Herbs and Spices in the Penguin Handbook series. Bibliographic records list editions of the book from the 1960s onwards, so the stated 1972 reprint makes this a later printing of an established Penguin title.
A Vintage Penguin Handbook
The Penguin Handbook format makes this an interesting example of the practical reference books produced by Penguin. For readers interested in herbs and spices, it offers a compact period reference work that can also appeal to collectors of vintage Penguin paperbacks.
At approximately 187 pages, this is a manageable-sized book that can sit comfortably alongside other kitchen and household reference books. Bibliographic sources record the ISBN with pagination around 186–192 pages depending on the edition or catalogue record.
Book Details
- Title: The Penguin Book of Herbs and Spices
- Author: Rosemary Hemphill
- Series: A Penguin Handbook
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Reprint: 1972, as stated for this copy
- ISBN: 0140461264
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 187
- Condition: Acceptable used condition
- Condition notes: Corners creased and foxing present
Who Is This Book For?
This vintage Penguin book will appeal to readers interested in herbs, spices and traditional reference books, as well as collectors of older Penguin Handbooks. It could also make an interesting addition to a collection of vintage cookery and household books.
The book is being offered in acceptable used condition. The corners are creased and there is foxing, so these signs of age and use should be taken into account when assessing the copy.
With its distinctive Penguin Handbook identity and vintage publication history, The Penguin Book of Herbs and Spices is an interesting used reference book for anyone interested in the subject or in collecting older Penguin titles.
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