John Kirkland – The Modern Baker, Confectioner and Caterer – 1907 – Six Volumes

A detailed six-volume guide for the baking and catering trades, published between 1907 and 1909, titled in full as: “A Practical and Scientific Work For The Baking and Allied Trades; with contributions from leading Specialists and Trade experts”. Spans a wide range of topics including breadmaking, confectionery, cakes, sweets, outside catering, fixtures and fittings, restaurant management, book-keeping techniques, food storage and preparation, and other aspects of running a catering business in the early 20th century. The books were later revised and updated: these are the true first editions. Heavily illustrated throughout, with data, diagrams, technical information, photographs, recipes and more. Edited by John Kirkland, a contemporary expert and author on baking, confectionary and catering. Different sections were contributed by various specialists in their respective fields. All hardback, bound in the original green pictorial cloth, with attractive Art Nouveau designs to the spine and front boards. In very good condition. Some bumps to corners and rubbing externally on all volumes, but all bindings firm. Clean inside with no writing or inscriptions. Heavy set: may require additional shipping charges for overseas delivery.