The Joy of Cooking : A Compilation of Reliable Receipts with an Occasional Culinary Chat (1946 Edition, Cookbook, Recipes, Menu Ideas, Family Meals, Explained, How to Cook, DIY)

Bobbs Merrill Co ( 1931, 1936, 1941, 1942, 1943 ) 1946 884 pages, includes extra pages at the end for your own recipes. Hard back book in mostly good (95+ percent) condition. There is some fray to the spine and edges. Several previous owner marks, on the end papers, and on several recipes (about 15 out of 884 pages) including some of the back pages, indexed and one of the index pages has been taped. Couple of recipes have star stickers. It must have been cherished by the previous owner. Pages are honey colored from age, but mostly clean and unmarked. Good quality for the cost of this scarce edition. Blue check pattern, Hardback : hard cover edition in good usable vintage condition, but not quite perfect, without Dust Jacket, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book. Excellent and plentiful recipes to try and taste. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Firmly readable. As to be expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, creases, and/or scuffs. Overall a good copy. We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing stopping by. Please see pictures. . Hard Back / Decorative Binding. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illus. by Some Illustrations. C: Cookbook, Recipes, Kitchen. How to Do it Yourself.