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Isabella mary beeton known as mrs beeton, was an english journalist, editor and writer. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mrs beetons cookery book, circa 1880 sydney living museums. Household management by mrs beeton, first edition abebooks. Based on her first edition completed in 1861 when she was 25 years old just three years before her death, this book contains nearly 400 recipes chosen from mrs.
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