The Complete Practical Cook; or, a new system of the whole art and mystery of cookery. By Charles Carter. London: Prospect Books, 1984. Facsimile of the 1730 edition. Large 8vo. [xi], 224pp., indices, followed by 60 illustrated folding plates. Purple linen, covers slightly faded, else generally Good in price intact color dust jacket. Collectible book by the publishing company begun by Elizabeth David..