McCall's Cook Book: The Absolutely Complete Step-By-Step Cooking and Serving Guide
Language: English
Published by Random House, New York, 1963
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: West Coast Curio Design, Redondo Beach, CA, U.S.A.West Coast Curio Design
AbeBooks seller since September 19, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 136.58
Quantity: 1 available
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McCall’s Cook Book Published by Random House, 1963 – First Printing This copy carries unique provenance: it is inscribed and signed by Mercedes Bates, Food Editor, known as the “First Lady of Betty Crocker.” An extraordinary find for collectors of vintage cookbooks and culinary history. This is a true first printing of the beloved McCall’s Cook Book, the step-by-step guide that became a kitchen staple in the 1960s. Bright yellow hardcover with bold blue lettering and full-color dish illustrations on the front. Publisher: Random House (1963) Edition: First Printing Binding: Hardcover Pages: Complete, with extensive illustrated recipes and guides Special Feature: Signed/inscribed by Mercedes Bates on the title page Condition: Good vintage condition. Boards show some staining and shelf wear consistent with age. Binding solid, pages complete and intact with expected toning. A scarce signed example of a cornerstone American cookbook.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1758753657167
Bibliographic details
- Title
- McCall's Cook Book: The Absolutely Complete Step-By-Step Cooking and Serving Guide
- Author
- McCall's Food Editors
- Publisher
- Random House, New York
- Publication year
- 1963
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Richard Rosenblum
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 3.45 pounds
West Coast Curio Design
Redondo Beach, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since September 19, 2025
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