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.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...1560&rd=1&rd=1

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.