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Description
Item: Betty Crocker's Hostess Cookbook (True First Edition, 1967)
Publisher: Golden Press / Western Publishing Co., Inc. / General Mills
Format: Hardcover with internal wire/spiral binding
Pages: 168 (including index)
Item Description:
Up for sale is a highly collectible copy of "Betty Crocker's Hostess Cookbook." This specific copy is a verified TRUE FIRST EDITION, explicitly marked on the copyright page. Originally published in 1967, this iconic cookbook is a must-have for vintage kitchen collectors and fans of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) style. It features the famous cover illustration by Deirdre Stanforth showcasing a classic split-level mid-century home.
Inside, you will find over 400 guest-tested recipes, complete party menus, and retro hosting guides ranging from casual backyard barbecues to formal holiday dinners.
Condition Details:
Good vintage condition overall. The internal wire spiral binding is completely intact, clean, and pages turn smoothly. The front and back covers show vibrant colors with some expected light vintage shelf wear, including a small bit of the glossy blue laminate peeling back slightly at the tip of one corner (visible in photos). Inside, the recipe pages are generally crisp and clean, though there is a notable brown liquid/grease stain on the index page (as pictured) that runs through the middle columns but does not block the readability of the text. Free of handwriting, highlighting, or missing pages.
Description
Item: Betty Crocker's Hostess Cookbook (True First Edition, 1967)
Publisher: Golden Press / Western Publishing Co., Inc. / General Mills
Format: Hardcover with internal wire/spiral binding
Pages: 168 (including index)
Item Description:
Up for sale is a highly collectible copy of "Betty Crocker's Hostess Cookbook." This specific copy is a verified TRUE FIRST EDITION, explicitly marked on the copyright page. Originally published in 1967, this iconic cookbook is a must-have for vintage kitchen collectors and fans of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) style. It features the famous cover illustration by Deirdre Stanforth showcasing a classic split-level mid-century home.
Inside, you will find over 400 guest-tested recipes, complete party menus, and retro hosting guides ranging from casual backyard barbecues to formal holiday dinners.
Condition Details:
Good vintage condition overall. The internal wire spiral binding is completely intact, clean, and pages turn smoothly. The front and back covers show vibrant colors with some expected light vintage shelf wear, including a small bit of the glossy blue laminate peeling back slightly at the tip of one corner (visible in photos). Inside, the recipe pages are generally crisp and clean, though there is a notable brown liquid/grease stain on the index page (as pictured) that runs through the middle columns but does not block the readability of the text. Free of handwriting, highlighting, or missing pages.
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