A New System of Domestic Cookery – Mrs. Rundell – 1833 | French Recipes, Exquisite Binding

Maria Eliza Rundell’s A New System of Domestic Cookery appeared regularly in 19th-century homes. Originally assembled as household instruction for her daughters, the work developed into one of the period’s best-known culinary manuals. The book is packed with household recipes, practical directions, and advice for daily food preparation. Published in London, by John Murray, this 1833 edition contains revised and expanded content notably including a new chapter on French cuisine.

Contents include guidance that spans meat carving, soup-making, pickling, preserving, frugal meal preparation, and much more. Brewing, bottling, and management of pantry supplies appear alongside remarks on traditional English dishes. The household advice sections address both practical and economic considerations. The French additions offer a range of recipes not commonly found in earlier issues.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A New System of Domestic Cookery: Formed Upon Principles of Economy, and Adapted to the Use of Private Families
• Author(s): Maria Eliza Rundell
• Publisher: London, J. Murray
• Edition: New Edition, Corrected and Augmented. 1833.
• Format: Sextodecimo (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Modern full leather
• Size: ~ 6.75 in x 4.25 in (17 cm x 11 cm)
• Collation: liv, 448 pp
• Illustrations: 10 engraved plates, including frontispiece
• Contents Include:
  • Traditional English dishes and techniques
  • Extensive recipes for meats, fish, soups, sauces, puddings, and pickles
  • Descriptions of preserving, prewing, and everyday kitchen tasks
  • A new chapter on French cookery!
  • Remarks on important kitchen practices
  • Advice on household management and frugality
• References: Hurst, The Monthly Review (1827), p. 47
  • “Its chief object is, to teach economy in the management of the table…” – Hurst

Condition:

Near Fine. Rebound in beautiful full leather with clean tooling and fresh gilt title. Hinges solid, spine square, and covers firm. Interior complete with minimal wear. Light toning, occasional stains or foxing on engravings.

Why Collect This?

• 1833 edition of a notable 19th-century cookbook housekeeping text
• Includes French recipes not found in many earlier printings
• Exquisite leather binding; beautifully rebound thereby improving durability and presentation

• A famously a highly sought after staple in English libraries

• Appeals to collectors of culinary history and Victorian social life

Item Number: #28768