Second edition. One folding plate. Large 12mo. Contemporary half calf, rebacked, marbled boards, recent red morocco label to spine, gilt; shelf worn, corners rubbed, bookplates to front pastedown & front free endpaper, ownership inscription to front free endpaper, plate foxed. xxv, [1], 164, [2]pp. London, Printed for Black, Parry & Kingsbury, 1812.
Appert was a French chef, who invented the method of preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers. In 1796, having heard of the French Directory’s prize for anyone who could find a way to preserve food during transport, he began experimenting and spent 14 years reaching his conclusions. This book was published by order of the French Minister of the Interior in 1810. Appert was awarded 12,000 francs for his findings.
