Author: [Cookery Book]
Title: The HOME - MADE COOK BOOK, A Complete Manual of Practical, Economical, Palatable and Healthful Cookery
Description: New York: M. J. Ivers & Co. 86 Nassau St, (n. d.). 1st printing thus (?), ca 1880. Not in Bitting, Cagle, nor Wheaton & Kelly. Buff paper wrappers printed in red & black, stapled. Ribbon holder threaded through text block by prior owner. Rear wrapper with advert for "Droll Books for Leisure Hours.". 47, [1 (advert)] pp. Text double column. Woodcut vignette, of a meal being served, to front wrapper. 8vo. 8-3/16" x 6". Age-toning & soiling to wrappers. Lower 3" of spine with paper loss. Prior owner pencil notes & recipes to interior of wrappers. Some staining to text paper. An About VG copy. An uncommon cookery book- we are aware of an edition with an 1882 copyright and an edition with an 1885 copyright; this edition omits any copyright information. OCLC lists 2 holdings [Harvard & MSU] with this exact title; date from the Harvard listing.

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