Title: The art of confectionery
Description: This book, originally published IN 1901 by George Cox and illustrated by Will H. Atkins was published by National Association of Master 'Bakers and Confectioners' and was sold for HALF-A-GUINEA at their offices, Aitken Chambers, Birmingham. 

The book is really a well illustrated ART NOUVEAU (1890-1910) recipe book with notes explaining how to make the item, and was used as a text book for those sitting their City and Guilds Examinations. It contains questions from the Honours grade Examination and answers to them. 

If you are interested in confectionery then this is a book for you. It includes Langue du chat (cat's tongue) biscuits, birds nest with piped eggs, potted meats, and two tongues set up as a lyre. 

The book is quite fantastic and measures approximately 9 3/4" tall and 7 1/2" in height