![]() | Title: chocolate and cocoa: A Ladybird Leader Author: Michael Smith Illustrator: B.H. Robinson Year: 1977 Binding: Hardback Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd. Book Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: N/A
Description:
Exquisitely illustrated book documenting the history of the cocoa bean from its
Aztec origins right through to the present day (in this instance the 1970s).
Highlights include beautiful reproductions of nostalgic '70s chocolate wrappers, such as Cadbury's Dairy Milk, Milky Bar, and the predecessor to Snickers: Marathon. Matt pictorial boards are very lightly foxed along the spine (refer to image). Spine is bumped. Corners have some light wear, but aren't bumped. Internally, the book is in excellent condition – except for one page which has some light foxing. Measures 17.5 cm × 11.5 cm (7″ × 4.6″). 12mo. 52 pp. Price: £7.50 |