The Joy of Cooking
by Irma S. Rombauer
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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About This Item
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
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
- Appledore Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22802
- Title
- The Joy of Cooking
- Author
- Irma S. Rombauer
- Illustrator
- Marion Rombauer Becker
- Format/Binding
- Patterned Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Bobbs-Merrill Company
- Place of Publication
- Indianapolis
- Date Published
- 1936
- Keywords
- rare cookbooks, rare Americana, rare editions of Joy of Cooking, rare Irma Rombauer
Terms of Sale
Appledore Books, ABAA
All books are offered subject to prior sale. Materials are returnable within 1 week of receipt provided prior notice is given.
About the Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA
About Appledore Books, ABAA
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