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Cookbooks and Domestic

Last updated January 16, 2008


1. Appert, M. THE ART OF PRESERVING. ca. 1970. Paperbound facsimile of rare 1812 first edition. VG in slipcase. $10.00

2. Corson, Juliet. COOKING SCHOOL TEXT BOOK AND HOUSEKEEPERS' GUIDE TO COOKERY AND KITCHEN MANAGEMENT. New York, Orange Judd: 1883. Some wear to spine and corners, else near VG. Corners bumped and rubbed. A few scuffed spots on covers. Gilt title on front cover. Overall a nice copy. $65.00

3. G.P. DINNERS AND HOUSEKEEPING: HOW TO MANAGE; HOW TO COOK; HOW TO SERVE; HOW TO RULE. London, George Routledge & Sons: ca. 1880's. Some wear and fading to spine, else G+. Soiling to covers. Softbound linen-like covers. Text block is cracked in the middle, but pages are holding within book. $25.00

4. Hastings, Milo. PHYSICAL CULTURE FOOD DIRECTORY: A RATING OF FOODS FOR VITALITY, GROWTH, REDUCTION AND ENERGY. New York, Macfadden Publications: 1929. Some shelf wear, else near VG. Covers slightly faded. $5.75

5. Hill, Georgiana. HOW TO STEW, HASH, AND CURRY COLD MEAT AND FISH IN A HUNDRED DIFFERENT WAYS. London, George Routledge: ca. 1880's. Some shelf wear. Corners bumped, else G+. Soiling to covers. Split in middle but pages complete. $45.00

6. International Cooks Association. CULINARY ALMANAC AND TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK. Published by the International Cooks Association. Chicago, International Cooks Assoc.: 1934. Large glossy paper covers. Some soiling to covers. With illustrations, photos, and recipes. An excellent culinary book. $33.00

7. International Cooks Association. CULINARY ALMANAC AND TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK. Published by the International Cooks Association. Chicago, International Cooks Association: 1931. Large glossy paper covers. Some soiling to covers. With illustrations, photos, and recipes. An excellent culinary book. $33.00

8. International Cooks Association. CULINARY ALMANAC AND TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK. Published by the International Cooks Association. Chicago, International Cooks Assoc.: 1933. Large glossy paper covers. Some soiling to covers. With illustrations, photos, and recipes. An excellent culinary book. $33.00

9. International Cooks Association. CULINARY ALMANAC AND THIRTIETH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK. Published by the International Cooks Association. Chicago, International Cooks Assoc.: 1936. Large glossy paper covers. With illustrations, photos, and recipes. An excellent culinary book. Some chipping to paper on spine & heavy soiling to covers. $33.00

10. International Cooks Association. CULINARY ALMANAC AND TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK. Published by the International Cooks Association. Chicago, International Cooks Assoc.: 1932. Large glossy paper covers. Some soiling to covers. With illustrations, photos, and recipes. An excellent culinary book. $33.00

11. Jones, Robert. THE PRESIDENTS' OWN WHITE HOUSE COOKBOOK: 255 TESTED RECIPES OF THE PRESIDENTS AND OTHERS, FROM WASHINGTON TO NIXON. Chicago, Culinary Arts Institute: 1973. Shelf wear, else near VG in dust jacket with chips to edges. $17.50

12. Kellogg, Mrs. E. E. HEALTHFUL COOKERY: A COLLECTION OF CHOICE RECIPES FOR PREPARING FOODS, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO HEALTH. Battle Creek, Michigan, Modern Medicine Publishing: 1904. Wrappers. Wear and discoloration spots on covers. One tear to the paper is repaired with archival tape. A scarce health and cookbook. $25.00

13. Low, Helen A. MORMON COOKERY FROM NEW ENGLAND. Boston, Boston Stake Relief Society: 1966. Some shelf wear. Softbound covers. $22.50

14. Pilgrim Congregational Church. PILGRIM CHURCH COOK BOOK. Oak Park, Illinois, Lake and Scoville: 1927. Some wear to spine and corners, else near VG. $20.00

15. Smith, Mary Stuart. VIRGINIA COOKERY-BOOK. New York, Harper & Brothers: 1885. Heavy shelf wear to spine extremities. Binding sound. Fading to covers. Rubbing to spine and corners. Front endpaper missing, so book opens to title page. Pages browned around edges. A scarce and early edition. $65.00

16. Tannahill, Reay. FOOD IN HISTORY. New York, Stein and Day: 1973. . Shelf wear, else VG. $18.00

17. Thompson, Gilman W. PRACTICAL DIETETICS; WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DIET IN DISEASE. New York, D. Appleton: 1902. Some wear to spine and corners. 1902 edition. $10.00

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