A Treatise on the Esculent Funguses of England,
Containing an Account of their Classical History, Uses, Characters, Development, Structure, Nutritious properties, Modes of Cooking and Preserving, &c.,
London, Reeve, Brothers, 1847
Badham's Italian experience is reflected in the 'Conclusion' of this title in which he discusses the indigenous funguses. His work is credited in being a pioneer for the use of mushrooms in British cooking.
First edition, 8vo. x, 138pp., 20 copperplate engraved plates, 17 (including frontispiece) hand-coloured, plate 17 partially coloured, last three uncoloured, as usual, some light marginal toning, nonetheless very good, publisher's blind-embossed cloth, gilt vignette to upper board, a little rubbed at extremities, faded, rear board lightly mottled, otherwise very good.
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