Bring a classic 1970s Chinese cooking reference into your kitchen. Kenneth Lo’s The Chinese Cookery Encyclopedia is a technique-rich, photo-illustrated cookbook with broad coverage across everyday ingredients and traditional dishes.
Quick Specs
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Title: The Chinese Cookery Encyclopedia
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Author: Kenneth Lo
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Genre: Vintage Cookbook, Chinese Cooking, International Cuisine
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Publisher: William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. (A Collins Cookbook)
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Edition: first published 1974; this copy shows 1977 (see photos)
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Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
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Pages: 382
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Size: 10 x 8 x 1.25 in
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ISBN: 0 00 435139 8
Condition
Grade: Good – Dust jacket shows shelf wear (rubbing/scuffs). Book is solid. Pages show gentle age-toning; one light mark/stain visible (see photos). Sold as pictured
Why you’ll love it
- A true “reference-style” cookbook with wide-ranging chapters and practical technique
- Vintage food photography and classic 1970s cookbook design
- A great gift for cookbook collectors and adventurous home cooks
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
