FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1925 of this brand new edition of the classic, bestselling cookbook orig. published in 1896. In her Preface, Cora D. Perkins describes how this work incorporates Farmer's 1912 book, "A New Book of Cookery,'' along with over 600 new recipes & the old favorites. Thick hardcover in 806 pages with 122 half-tone (black & white) illustrations & photos throughout text, + Index + 32 unnumbered pages of vintage advertisements in rear. Condition is only Acceptable due to heavy soiling & overall fragility--much loved & much used by an early housewife! The yellow-brown boards show heavy use, with many stains, spills, discolorations & fraying/edgewear all around, rubbing to all extremities. Pages show moderate & even tanning, commensurate with age. Text block is intact, but both front & rear hinges are cracked. Old penciled recipe on ffep; NO other writing or underlining or highlighting. NOT ex-lib. Please see our 5 photos--they show the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images! Description & photos copyright Gargoyle Books 2019. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 p.m. Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship next business day.
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Seller: Sage Rare & Collectible Books, IOBA, Livonia, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Tan cloth cover is heavily frayed at extremities, soiled, and faded. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Former owner's name in antiquated ink on front end sheet with small old newspaper clipping taped on. Pencil recipe on next end sheet. Pages are toned with an ocassional soiled page and lightly scattered marginal tears/chipping but overall pages are in good condition and very readable. .; 648 pages. Seller Inventory # 14432