Cook-Book Note-Book compiled by Magda Joicey & with notes by Angela Carter (Nope, not that Angela Carter, this one’s a nutritionist!) & drawings by Edward Bawden. London: Westhouse, 1947.

Octavo. 160 pp. A second edition of a this straightforward and enthusiastic cookery book written after Joicey’s travels abroad sampling regional cuisine in Europe and the United States with the aim of introducing simple but gourmet dining experiences to serve to a family or small dinner party. Eleven illustrations by acclaimed English artist Edward Bawden.

A bright copy with Edward Bawden’s tidy, calligraphic ownership signature on front end page, the ink of which, transferred a bit to the front jacket flap. Near fine book with tanning on back end pages in near fine jacket. Back jacket publisher’s advertisement proclaims Westhouse “also publishes Women’s Books” Simply lovely.