The Chinese Cookery Encyclopedia (1977) – Kenneth Lo | Vintage Cookbook, Chinese Cooking

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

• Title: The Chinese Cookery Encyclopedia
• Author: Kenneth Lo
• Genre: Vintage Cookbook, Chinese Cooking, International Cuisine
• Publisher: William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. (A Collins Cookbook)
• Edition: first published 1974; this copy shows 1977 (see photos)
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Pages: 382
• Size: 10 x 8 x 1.25 in

• 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.