SHACKLEFORD, Anne. The Modern Art of Cookery Improved; or, Elegant, Cheap, and Easy Methods, of preparing most of the Dishes now in Vogue; in the Composition whereof Both Health and Pleasure have been consulted, London: J. Newbery, 1767. 12° (165 x 115mm). (Occasional light staining and spotting). Contemporary calf gilt (upper cover detaching, extremities rubbed, corners bumped). Provenance: Annie Drakes, Yealby (old inscription on front free endpaper); another old illegible inscription; loosely-inserted typed letter dated 1954 regarding exhibiting the book. FIRST EDITION. Bitting p.430: "rare"; Maclean p.131; Oxford p.95; Vicaire 791.