At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book becomes very popular and is often reprinted many times over a number of years with different publishers resulting in several first editions. Firstedition identification by publisher ag in the case of titles published before 1900, the key to firstedition identification is often the date on the title page. A new version of the book is then typeset, which becomes the second edition. After a long interval, the first recipe books to be compiled in europe since late antiquity started to appear in the late thirteenth century. The first edition of gone with the wind has been reprinted over 100 times since it was first published. The all new good housekeeping cook book by susan westmoreland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Robin cook was born on may 4, 1940 in brooklyn, new york, and spent his early years in woodside, queens before moving to leonia, new jersey. Editions of better homes and gardens new cook book by. The first major new work from the man who taught america how to cook everything is truly the one book a cook needs for a perfect dinnereasy, fancy, or meatless, as the occasion requires. He graduated from wesleyan university summa cum laude with a major in. Betty crockers picture cook book second 2nd edition 1st printing. First issue with bouverie st on the illustrated title page.
Betty crockers picture cook book by betty crocker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I started cooking out of an early edition of joy when i was only 7 years old. The bestselling 75th anniversary edition of the joy of cookingthe book julia. P ictured below are the various trade editions of the betty crocker picture cook book. A uniformly bound first edition set of the official accounts of captain james cooks voyages, the foundation of modern knowledge of the pacific and a cornerstone of the literature of travel and exploration beddie 648, 1216, 1543. That means that there are literally millions of copies of the book that can technically be referred to as first editions.
I have an earlier 1950 betty crockers picture cook book rated on my blog, but the 1961 betty crockers new picture cookbook is the most valuable of all the betty crocker cookbooks. The settlement cook book, is a complete cookbook and guide to running a household, compiled by lizzie black kander, first published in 1901. Vintage 1961 betty crockers new picture cookbook and. Julia child 1st edition hardcover cookbooks for sale in. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. It is more of a history book then a cookbook and i cant wait to read all of it.
The first edition rare books rare books by notable people. Dec 18, 2017 1890 the pattern cookbook the butterick publishing company, limited first edition. Beetons book of household management isabella beeton first edition 1st 1861. How to identify first editions or a first printing of a book. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. Abebooks offers an immense collection of first edition books for sale, including some of the most famous books ever published. Curtiss cook book, 1908, 1909, first edition, first printing. Originally written in 1965 this is the fifth edition revised and printed in 1982. Editions for better homes and gardens new cook book.
Joy of cooking edition history cook books by janet. The bero book i thought i would start a series of posts on the cook books and books of cookery writing that i think are the best out there. Like many things in publishing, what denotes a first edition can be complex and dependent on the whims of individual publishing houses. The vast majority of first editions published before 1900 had the year of publication on the title page this is true for fiction and nonfiction titles. Dec 18, 2017 1890 the pattern cook book the butterick publishing company, limited first edition stay safe and healthy. The company first used her name to sign replies to various personal requests. How to cook without a book, completely updated and revised. American heart association healthy slow cooker cookbook, second edition. Whole30 endorsed, healthy and wholesome weeknight recipes. Graham greene books in dust jackets, first editions andor inscribed copies j. Recipes in cookbooks are organized in various ways.
Youve made me recall a flourencrusted, fatsplattered copy of this in. Vintage cookbooks antiquarian and antique cookbooks and cook books, from outofprint, used reading copies to rare first editionfirst printing antique cookbooks. The changes in during the production of the first printing are called states, so you may see a book described as first edition, first state. Betty crockers new picture cookbook 1961 first edition first printing hardcover. The pink panther books series are essential references for those involved with the management of type 1 diabetes. Reprint of 1943 edition printed from the same plates, with world war ii rationing information deleted and replaced with more info from streamlined cooking in a forty page stretch at the end of the book and. The compendium of recipes, cooking techniques, nutrition information, serving procedures and other useful information was intended to support young women raising their families.
The cooks guide to frying, baking, poaching, casseroling, steaming and roasting a fabulous range of. First published in 1896, this cookbook is notable for being the first of its kind to take a rigorous, almost scientific approach to recipe writing, presenting the reader with careful stepbystep instructions that are taken for granted in modern cookbooks. A compilation of reliable recipes with a casual culinary chat with more than 500 tested recipes and related commentaries the book was illustrated by rombauers daughter, marion rombauer becker, who directed the art department at john burroughs school. Betty crocker picture cook book, first edition abebooks. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. Fully indexed by title, author, and first line, this muchloved collection, in print since 1916, is a wideranging collection of the bestknown english language poets, from william shakespeare robert frost, from percy bysshe shelley to edna st.
Summer super sale from now until july 31, 2015 both cookbooks a. Top 10 most collectible cookbooks cookbook village. Vintage betty crocker picture cook book first edition first printing 1950. Vintage betty crockers picture cook book first edition seventh printing 1950. Advanced dungeons and dragons 1st edition series librarything. I end the post with my favourite recipe from the book butter tarts. Buy first cook book usborne first cookbooks 2nd revised edition by wilkes, angela, cartwright, stephen isbn. Read our comprehensive blog on how to tell if your harry potter book is a first edition here. In collecting terms, a general definition of 1st edition book would be a works first commercially available appearance in book form, printed with the original setting of type. Recipes for cake using betty crockerbrand cake mixes were a staple of early editions of the book. Fannie farmers boston cooking school cook book editions. Lately, first edition has become widely accepted tto mean first edition, first printing when buying or selling books although, technically speaking, it shouldnt be.
Copies not distributed to the settlements cooking school students were sold at the boston store in milwaukee for 50 cents each and sold out within. There are eight editions of the joy of cooking, and cookbook superfans have strong feelings about which one is best. Book the cook first class suggestions flyertalk forums. Links will bring you to free online copies of the book. The childrens diabetes foundation publishes several different materials to help educate patients and their families. That indicates that the copy they are offering is the earliest example of that commercial production. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. B y 1991, and its seventh edition, twentysix million copies of betty crockers picture cook book had been printed. An illustrated history of the various editions and. Singapore airlines krisflyer book the cook first class suggestions will be flying sfoicn, icnsin, sinhk, hksfo all in first class, 777300er. Better homes and gardens new cook book 1953 binder. Antique, vintage and collectible american cookbooks published in the united states during 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s are here, along with many first edition antique cookbooks. The first edition rare books offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books from around the world. But there are a few very basic rules that can be helpful.
At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book becomes very popular and is often reprinted many times over a number. The beginners guide to identifying first editions book riot. An englishcookery based book that excluded american ingredients. Browse through our inventory or contact us to discuss your rare book collection. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction. In their proper season for all the year round, 1887.
Published in 1950, this groundbreaking title made cooking easy, it made cooking appealing, and best of all, it made cooking fun. An exception to the cardinality rule is generally made for a book s first appearance in a country or a language. The ten cookbooks every cook should own epicurious. The first edition continues until the book is changed. First editions of both volumes of this classic cookbook, this copy was. Each company does their first edition identification if they do any at all differently, so unless youve got a handydandy housebyhouse guide, the whole concept can make you go a bit crosseyed.
Modern bestsellers, obscure novels, out of print books, classic literature from the victorian age. Getting youngsters comfortable in the kitchen is the first step to what can be a lifelong pleasure, hobby, profession or obsession. Better homes and gardens new cook book 1953 binder cookbook. Editions of better homes and gardens new cook book by better. In the foreword to the 1933 edition, an editor wrote about the new kind of homemaker for whom the cookbook was intended. Genesis by robin cook first edition book see all titles by robin cook new york timesbestselling author robin cook takes on the rippedfromtheheadlines topic of harnessing dna from ancestry websites to catch a killer in this timely and explosive new medical thriller. From traditional bbq to celebratory party treats, youll find recipes for slowroasted beef ribs, chickenfried steak, chili cheese enchilada breakfast tacos, texas sheet cake, and other classic dishes. Its the book that started it all, the wellloved edition that first bought betty crocker cookbooks into american homes and hearts. In publishing terms, a first edition book is all copies that were printed from the same setting of type as when first published.
A cookbook or cookery book is a kitchen reference containing recipes cookbooks may be general, or may specialize in a particular cuisine or category of food. The obsessive sport of shopping for a vintage joy of cooking. Vintage 1961 betty crockers new picture cookbook with some parts of the binding separating, the first page is off, but the rest of the book is in very good condition. Bound in contemporary halfleather over pebbled cloth, with all edges marbled. Vintage 1961 betty crockers new picture cookbook and other. The first edition of the settlement cook book was published on april 1, 1901 with an original printing of 1,000 copies. A cookbook or cookery book is a kitchen reference containing recipes.
Additionally, there are millions of book club editions in print. These are considered true first editions, but are generally noted in ways such as first u. I say, youve been keeping this one pretty close to your chest for a long time. Cook, robin foreign body signed first edition copy author signed hardcover book. The little local texas cookbook brings the essential flavors of texas to your table.
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Rowling we are currently looking for first editions of the first three harry potter books, and signed and inscribed copies of any of rowlings other works. Curried beetroot chutney 67 responses to favourite cook books no. Settlement cook book wisconsin 101 our history in objects. First edition 30 classic texas recipes to treasure. Find a first edition of your favorite book to add to your own collection or as a gift for the bibliophile in your life. Copies not distributed to the settlements cooking school students were sold at the boston store in milwaukee for 50 cents each and sold out within the first year. Good condition copies of betty crockers picture cook book are highly prized prices.
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