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The Joy of Cooking

The Joy of Cooking

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The Joy of Cooking

by Rombauer, Irma S

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  • Signed
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About This Item

Philadelphia: The Blakiston Company, 1943. Reprint. Very Good. Reprint. Signed by Irma S. Rombauer on the front free endpaper. Bound in publisher's blue and white patterned cloth. Very Good. Rubbing to cloth and white stain on front cover. Pages lightly toned, rear free endpaper creased. This classic has gone on to become the most published cookbook in America; scarce signed by the author.

Synopsis

Written by Irma Starkloff Rombauer, The Joy of Cooking was first tested and illustrated by her daughter, Marion Rombauer Becker. Subsequently it was revised and enlarged through Marion?s efforts and those of her architect husband John Becker. Their sons?Ethan, with his Cordon Bleu and camping experiences, and Mark, with his interest in natural foods?have reinforced Joy in many ways.

Reviews

On Dec 21 2016, a reader said:
This is the best cook book I have ever owned and I have a bookcase full of them.It has the best recipes and has true potential of being the greatest cook book ever written..

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Details

Bookseller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
140941642
Title
The Joy of Cooking
Author
Rombauer, Irma S
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
Reprint
Publisher
The Blakiston Company
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Date Published
1943

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About the Seller

Burnside Rare Books, ABAA

Seller rating:
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Portland, Oregon

About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA

Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Reprint
Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.

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