L'Albert moderne, ou Nouveaux secrets éprouvés, et licites [...].

8vo: xx-314-[2] pp. (paper age-toned).

Sewn, orig. paper wr. (def., without spine). Uncut copy.

Second edition (1st 1768) and excellent manual for daily life with many healthy and nutritional recipes, "secrets and tricks" by Alletz (1705-1785). Containing practical advice for dealing with any situation in a country house: DIY tips and maintenance of a healthy home, descriptions of symptoms and household care for people (incl. beauty recipes, childbirth, sunburn, insect bites, etc.) and animals, means of managing agricultural products and food preservation; cooking recipes for carrot jam, chocolate cream, meat jelly, cooking vegetables without loss of taste, ratafia and liqueurs.
Ref. Blake 11. - Welcome II:33. - Barbier I:378. - Caillet 193. - Cp. Duveen 18 (1st ed.). - BnF.