[GORDON, Thomas.] A learned Dissertation on Dumpling; its Dignity, Antiquity, and Excellence, with a Word upon Pudding. And many other useful Discoveries, a great Benefit to the Publick, London: J. Roberts, 1726, 8° (title and last page soiled, first 3 leaves dampstained, tear to last page repaired with adhesive tape, library stamps), disbound, preserved in a folder (spine reinforced with masking tape) -- John EVELYN. Acetaria. A Discourse of Sallets, London: B. Tooke, 1699, 8°, FIRST EDITION (without the folding plate, marginal worming, partly affecting text, but sense recoverable, leaves slightly browned), contemporary suede (front cover and first gathering detached, spine serverly damaged). [Bitting, p. 149] Provenance: James King Kingston 1800 (2)