Wash at 9 - Iron at 10
by Snow White Cabinet Clothes Dryer
Cincinnati: The Williamson Heater Company, 1927. Staplebound. Color illustrated pictorial wraps. Very good. 17 pages. 23 x 10 cm. Before the clothes dryer as we now know, there was a half step improvement for homemakers: a cabinet where one would hang clothes, after using the wringer, which basically operated like a large hair dryer. The logic was - no hauling the clothes outside in all weather or having unsightly clothes drying all over the house. The downside was... Read More
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[SHEET MUSIC] COFFEE IN THE MORNING AND KISSES IN THE NIGHT
by Dubin, Al (Lyrics) & Harry Warren (Music)
New York: Remick Music. Corp, 1933. Loose_leaf. Photo illustrated wraps. Near fine. 5 pages. 30 x 23 cm. A 20th Century Pictures production presented by Joseph M. Schenck, produced by by Darryl F. Zanuck. Color popped photo illustration with the chorus in the background. Very lightly rubbed at edges, otherwise clean, crisp copy.
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HARVESTING EXCELLENCE
by Ducasse, Alain
New York: Assouline Publishing, 2000. Hardcover. Blue boards. Near fine, in very good dust wrapper. 240 pages. 31.5 x 24 cm. Presentation copy, signed by Ducasse on the half title page. Gorgeous color photography by Axel Icard. Alain Ducasse traveled throughout the United States to sample the agricultural abundance found throughout this country. A true love letter to the food produced in the US. Interior pristine, board clean, corners bumped. Dust wrapper lightly soiled. Covered in protective mylar.
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The Official Mixer's Manual
by Duffy, Patrick Gavin
Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1975. Hardcover. Gray boards, black cloth spine. Near fine, in very good dust wrapper. 196 pages. 22 x 14 cm. Duffy, a world class bartender, presided over the bar at New York's Ashland's House in the early 20th century and is reported to have served drinks to J.P. Morgan and Oscar Wilde. Complete with chapters on Standard Bar Measurements, illustrated Glassware, and just about every drink one could think of, this tomb will complete... Read More
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[CULINARY MANUSCRIPT] [ARCHIVE] Seven handwritten cookbooks
by Gwendolen (Smith) Dunbar
1930-1970s. Hardcover. This rich collection of handwritten cookbooks reflects Gwendolen's lifelong passion for cooking. The story begins in the 1930s, when Gwen - an educated young woman and primary school teacher - became engaged. Her meticulous handwriting and well-organized notes suggest that she brought the discipline and precision of her teaching career into her culinary pursuits. Gwendolen and her future husband, Charles O. Dunbar, both attended Westfield High School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She later graduated from the Westfield State Normal... Read More
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ROAD KILL COOKING and other fine recipes & ROAD KILL COOKING Vol. II, REDNECK STYLE and more tails from the fast lane
by Eberbaugh, Jeff
Sissonville, WV: Self Published, 1991 & 1992. Spiral_bound. Color photo wraps, black plastic combs. Near fine. 48 & Unpaginated. 21 x 14 cm. The first sections of these books contains humorous road kill recipes, written in poetic form. These recipes are of novelty status and are not intended for human consumption. The second section of the books contains real, but somewhat unusual, recipes collected from old timers in rural counties of West Virginia. Illustrated throughout. Clean and crisp copies.
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The Cheeses and Wines of England and France with Notes on Irish Whiskey
by Ehle, John
New York: Harper & Row, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. White cloth covered boards. Very good, in very good dust wrapper. 418 pages. 22 x 15 cm. John Ehle has traveled far and wide, visiting farms, little-known vineyards and marketplaces. A delightful book of history and lore. It is also a collection of detailed recipes and careful accounts of the actual methods used over the years by individuals and families who have developed the art of making fine cheeses... Read More
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[MODELING] [CHILDREN] [PHOTOGRAPHY] Modeling Portfolio
by Jacqueline (Jackie) Eigen
Chicago, late 1950's, early 1960's. Brown combed binder. Very good. 17 black and white photographs inserted in contemporary portfolio (1 loose), with news clipping laid in - Saturday, August 9, 1958. Daughter of radio and television personality, Jack Eigen, Jacqueline Eigen was a child model. News clipping details the burgeoning career of the then 5-year-old star. Jackie went on to enjoy a career in the entertainment business as an actress and in production. She died in 2017.
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PLAY with your FOOD
by Elffers, Joost
New York: STEWART, TABORI & CHANG, 1997. Hardcover. Orange illustrated boards. Fine, in fine dust wrapper. 109 pages. 28 x 22 cm. Signed and dated by the author on half title page. Carve and slice your way into fruit and vegetable heaven. Joost Elffers, with Saxton Freymann, bring a parade of characters made from common fruits and vegetables - an edible edifying pastime that is pure, spontaneous fun. Clean, crisp copy. Covered in protective mylar.
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THE PLEASURES OF THE TABLE
by Ellwanger, George H.
New York: Doubleday Page and Co., 1902. First Edition. Hardcover. Orange cloth covered boards, embossed and illustrated. Very good. 477 pages. 24 x 15.5 cm. "With a History of its Literature, Schools, and Most Distinguished Artists; Together with Some Special Recipes, and Views Concerning The Aesthetics of Dinners and Dinner-Giving." A thorough guide to culinary trends from ancient tables to contemporary American and English dishes. Illustrated throughout including 32 plates. Partly unopened. Amusing presentation on title page. Interior clean, boards... Read More
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L' ART DE BIEN FAIRE LES GLACES D'OFFICE;
by Emy, M [Elizabeth David]
Paris: Chez Le Clerc, 1768. First Edition. Hardcover. Vellum covered boards, raised bands, spine title missing. Very good. [2], i-viii, 1-242, [4] pages. 16.5 x 10 cm. Engraved frontispiece titled "L' Art de bien faire les glaces" and two engraved plates of utensils. Elizabeth David's oval bookplate at verso of front cover. Annotated in pen (not David). Laid in: Three page of Elizabeth David's notes plus notes on previous sales of this publication. This is the first and... Read More
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[FRENCH] [WINE] [ART] Lists Des Grands Vins - 33 Vols.
by Établissements Nicolas Maison Fondée en 1822
Paris: Nicolas, 1929 - 1973. 1st Printing. Collection of thirty-five lavishly produced wine catalogs issued by the famous wine merchant Établissements Nicolas Maison from 1929 to 1973. The catalogs are issues in three variant formats. This collection represents the complete set of catalogs published by Nicolas, all protected by modern mylar. In the years 1937, 1940-1948, 1952 and 1968 no catalogs were published. Design by Alfred Latour and, starting in 1966, by his son Jean Latour. All issues printed by... Read More
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[HUNGARIAN] [ANTHROPOMORPHIC] [CHILDRENS BOOK] NEFELEJCSET (Forget-Me-Not)
by Etel, Juhász (Author) & Fery Antal (Illustrator)
Hungary, c. 1940's. Spiral_bound. Color illustrated paper covered boards, coil spine. Very good. Unpaginated. [8 pp.] 21.5 x 33 cm. A bright and fun (sometimes odd) Hungarian children's board book featuring anthropomorphic flowers, plants, and vegetables who encounter children in a garden. The forget-me-not flower has become lost within the fruits and vegetables garden and the children help the flower get home to the other forget-me-nots. Some light toning to the pages. Each page rubbed at edges.
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SUNKIST RECIPES for Every Day
by California Fruit Growers Exchange
Los Angeles: California Fruit Growers Exchange, 1934. Staplebound. Color illustrated wraps. Near fine. 40 pages. 19 x 12.5 cm. Introducing oranges and lemons to everyday households, Sunkist and the California Fruit Growers Exchange stamped "Sunkist" on the skins of their product. It is interesting to note that on the title page of this pamphlet we find the NRA Eagle seal (National Recovery Administration) - a symbol that the California Fruit Growers Exchange supported the NRA and the codes... Read More
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SUNKIST RECIPES for Every Day
by California Fruit Growers Exchange
Los Angeles: California Fruit Growers Exchange, 1937. Staplebound. Color illustrated wraps. Near fine. 48 pages. 19 x 12.5 cm. An extensive and beautifully designed pamphlet reporting the healthful aspects of Sunkist Oranges as well as the brand new Sunkist building in Los Angeles. Filled with recipes including salads, drinks, pies, cakes, marmalades, and more. Color illustrated throughout. Lightly rubbed at spine otherwise crisp and clean.
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[LAW] The Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Relating to Marriage and Divorce
by Fairbanks, L.S. (counselor-at-law)
Boston: Soule & Bugbee, 1882. Hardcover. Black boards, title in gilt. Very good. 88 pages. 17 x 11.5 cm. Amendment slip added on page 23. Hampden County Stamp on front and rear interior boards. Interior clean, boards rubbed at edges with head and tail of spine worn.
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Victorian Vineyard
by Faith, Nicholas
Gloucestershire: Constable - In association with Christie's Wine Publication, 1983. Hardcover. Maroon boards. Near fine, in very good dust wrapper. 160 pages. 22 x 25 cm. In 1875, two English brothers - Walter and Alfred Gilbey - Bought from an ancient French noble family the château, vineyard and estate of Loudenne, in the heart of the Médoc. They were the first English to venture into the world of French viticulture, and Loudenne remains the longest wholly English-owned vineyard in Bordeaux.... Read More
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CONSUMING PASSIONS
by Farb, Peter & Geroge Armelagos
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980. Hardcover. Blue cloth covered boards, title in gilt. Near fine, in very good dust wrapper. 279 pages. 23.5 x 16 cm. How people eat reveals to an astonishing degree all of the other qualities of their society. Farb constructs a fascinating demonstration of the connections between eating habits and human behavior. From the most primitive to the most sophisticated societies, food has always been a way of celebrating and mourning. Interior and boards crisp and... Read More
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A Book of Good Dinners For My Friend
by Farmer, Fanny Merritt
Dodge Publishing Company, 1914. Wraps. Color illustrated wraps. Very good. 259 pages. 24 x 16.5 cm. A lovely copy containing recipes and menu planning for family dinners, holidays and special occasions. Covers rubbed with 2 cm. loss to tail of spine. [BROWN 2697]
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Les Classiques de la Table
by Fayot, Charles-Frederic-Alfred
Paris: Bethune et Plon, 1844. Second Edition. Hardcover. Half bound, marble boards, raised bands. Good. 609 pages. 21 x 13.5 cm. Originally published -1843, in sixty parts, presented here complete. A compilation of various culinary texts and works by renown French gastronomes and chefs including: 1. Physiologie du goût by Brillat-Savarin. 2. La Gastronomie by Joseph Berchoux. 3. Calendrier Gastronomique by Grimod de la Reynière by Cussy. 4. L'art de diner en ville by Colnet de Ravel. 5. L'art Culinaire... Read More
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THE RELUCTANT COOK
by Fearon, Ethelind [Elizabeth David]
London: Herbert Jenkins, 1957. Fifth Edition. Hardcover. Maroon cloth covered boards, illustrated in gilt. Near fine, in very good dust wrapper. 127 pages. 19 x 12 cm. Like MFK Fisher and Laurie Colwin, Etherlind Fearon designed this delightful book to be enjoyed not just for the recipes, but for the fun, witty, and engaging banter she brings to the kitchen. Laid in: Typed letter, addressed to Elizabeth David from the Langton Gallery, London. The writer, Robert S. Stuart, sent this... Read More
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[SHEET MUSIC] Fin Souper (Late Supper)
by S. Feori
Paris: A. Noel, ND. Sheet_music. Illustrated wraps. Good. 4 pages. 35 x 27 cm. Illustrated celebratory dinner. Proprietor's stamp on cover, pages lightly toned.
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The Young Lady
by Anna Ferguson
Nashua, NH, 1851. Third Edition. Hardcover. Black cloth-covered boards, embossed and decorated in gilt. Very Good.. 128 pages. A miniature book, original copyright 1848 and published then in Lowell by Dayton. An address to young women by Anna Ferguson (1778-1853) of Orange County, NY, with homilies and parables, advice on conduct for women entering society. Perfect for lounging by the river under a comfortable tree with a very fancy hat. Mild wear at corners. Mild foxing. Few minor... Read More
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Near a Thousand Tables
by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
New York: The Free Press, 2002. Hardcover. Stone paper covered boards with beige cloth spine. Fine in Near Fine dust wrapper.. 258 pages. 24 x 16 cm. Fernandez-Armesto covers what he calls the eight great revolutions in the world history of food: the origins of cooking, the ritualization of eating, the inception of herding, the invention of agriculture, the rise of inequity, the long-range trade in food, the ecological exchanges, and the industrialization and globalization of food. Various... Read More
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Near a Thousand Tables
by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto
New York: The Free Press, 2002. Hardcover. Cream paper covered boards with beige cloth spine. Near fine, in near fine dust wrapper.. 258 pages. 24 x 16 cm. Fernandez-Armesto covers what he calls the eight great revolutions in the world history of food: the origins of cooking, the ritualization of eating, the inception of herding, the invention of agriculture, the rise of inequity, the long-range trade in food, the ecological exchanges, and the industrialization and globalization of food.... Read More
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