AlisEvans wrote:
>
> The Sweet Shop by Charles Vernon ,VGC ,undated ,but a model
> confectioners invoice is dated to 1938 ,so thereabouts. 332 pages.
> Georgeous old book on the running of the traditional old fashioned
> sweet shop. Covers everything in great detail (332 pages worth!),shop
> design, shop window display of confectionery,wrapping,serving,counter
> display, etc.I would suggest that this is a perfect book for someone
> wanting to start a traditional style sweet shop, or a chocolatier
> etc.

I have that book. It's mostly about the business side
of being a confectioner rather than making confectionery.
And it very much reflects the state of the business
in pre-war England, though much of the advice is
universally applicable. The author has lots of
interesting anecdotes about dealing with customers,
employees, and suppliers.

http://www.addall.com/Used/ has 44 listings, starting
at $11.83. I think I paid more than that for my copy,
but certainly not much more. This is not a rare book.