The Epicure's Almanack; or Calendar of Good Living: Containing a Directory to the Taverns, Coffee-Houses, Inns, Eating-houses, and Other Places of Alimentary Resort in the British Metropolis... de Anonymous [Ralph Rylance] - 1815

London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1815. First edition, 1815. The original guide to good food, drink and lodging in London, with descriptions and reviews of various establishments. Very good copy in a a late 18th century or early 20th century binding, three quarter smooth brown leather over pebbled dark brown cloth, dark maroon spine label, raised spine bands with gilt decorated compartments, gilt top, marbled endpapers, about 6" tall, vii, [1], 351 pages. Some external wear including shallow surface chipping to the leather, good hinges, firm text block, clean pages, no names or other markings.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.