The Frugal Housewife Dedicated to Those Who Are Not Ashamed of Economy
[Child, Lydia Marie]. (pseudonym: The Author of Hobomok) 120 pages. 18 x 12 cm. To Which Are Added Hints to Persons of Moderate Fortune. First Published in the Massachusetts Journal. Corrected and Arranged by the Author. Owner's signature in beautiful calligraphic hand on front free flyleaf: "Almira Towne/Kennebunk Port 1831." A gorgeous large bookplate on front pastedown: Erasmus Hall no. 599. An outstanding example of the work of [Peter?] Maverick (signed in engraving), the Master of three generations of noted family of engravers. Peter Maverick (1780-1831) was one of three printmaker sons of a printmaker. A noted engraver of bookplates, maps, bank notes and book and magazine illustrations. The Frugal Housewife was a very popular household and cookery book, authored by Lydia Marie Child and aimed at an audience of limited means. It went through many editions. Title later changed to "The American Frugal Housewife," in order to avoid confusion with the English counterpart by Susannah Carter. The combination of this illustrious cookbook and a Maverick-engraved bookplate produces a book of extreme rarity. [ALLEN, American Book-plates 257] [LOWENSTEIN 131]. Covers detached, lacks spine. Some foxing with first four signatures loose. Polished Contemporary Full Calf. Very good- $500
- $500
The Young Lady; or Guide to Knowledge, Virtue and Happiness
Fergurson (sic) [Ferguson], Anna 128 pages. 17.5 x 12 cm. This miniature book, original copyright 1848, summons the reader to follow the advice of the author, Anna Ferguson (1778-1853), with advice for women entering society in the form of homilies and parables. Pencil notation on presentation page: "Mary Drury from her sister Jane Drury". Mild foxing to the interior. All pages ruled, All Edges in Gilt. Brown publisher's cloth with both covers embossed in gilt with a floral design. Very good- $45
- $45
[HANDMADE] [REPURPOSED] [COOKBOOK] RECIPES
25.5 x 13.5 cm. Unattributed homemade cookbook from the mid-century. It looks as though our author used black wallpaper to cover the outer boards of a book to make it her own. The book consists of nine envelopes, each decorated with cut out images of food. For instance the Soup Envelope is decorated with a bowl of tomato soup and Campbell Soup cans along with a typed title and verse: "Soups - A bowl of soup, Right from the fire, Is a dish of which, I never tire." Envelopes: Salads and Dressings, Breads/Sandwiches/Rolls, Fish/Poultry/Meats, Vegetables, Cakes/Fillings, Pies and Pastries, Canned Fruits, Miscellaneous: "If you want recipes, Of another kind, Look here and, See what you find." Our unidentified author painted a scene of a cabin in the woods on the cover and drilled holes in the covers to use as an attachment device. One envelope, Pies and Pastries, is filled with cut out recipes and one handwritten recipes. Alas, the other envelopes are empty. Obviously this was a labor of love, made by a creative individual. Black painted cloth covered boards. Good- $125
- $125
[MENU] BANQUET 1926 The Twenty-ninth Annual Convention – The American Mining Congress
25 x 16 cm. Elegantly illustrated Banquet Menu and Program held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. The toastmaster: Hon. Tasker L. Oddie, U.S. Senator, Nevada. The speakers: Noah Swayne & Hon. William H. King, U.S. Senator, Utah. An interesting pencil illustration on ther rear cover displaying a box filled with "Mineral Resources". 1 cm. closed tear to lower wraps and paper, and small ink spot on cover, otherwise clean and crisp. Cream illustrated, textured craft paper with white rope ties. Very good- $40
- $40
[TRADE CARD] [MENU] FAULKNER’S LADIES’ AND GENT’S DINING ROOMS
10 x 5.5 cm. A well preserved trade card/menu from one of the restaurants that flourished in the late 1800's in Chicago. Established in 1875, this dining establishment accommodated women with a "Dining Parlor For Ladies". The verso of this card displays an "EXTRACT FROM BILL OF FARE" including menu items for Dinner, Breakfast, and Tea - with prices.- $100
- $100
[MENU] THE CALIFORNIA CAFE Enjoy Winter Sports in Yosemite Valley
29 x 21.5 cm. "WHY NOT ORDER A DRINK WHILE YOU ARE WAITING?" - Featuring winter sport illustrations on the cover, this full day menu includes Breakfast suggestions, a Merchant Lunch for 45c, and Dinner a la Carte for 60c. Some dinner choices: Chicken Giblets Fricassee, Baked Beef Hear, Chicken Liver Omelet, Brains & Eggs Scrambled, Fried Bait, and much more. Full list of Cocktails, Wines, Gin Fizzes, After Dinner Drinks, Champagne, Ginger Ale, and Beer. Specialty menu attached. Interior lightly toned, covers lightly soiled.- $20
- $20
[MENU] THE PALACE CAFE We Make Our Own Pastry – Good Service Fair Prices
24 x 14 cm. Situated in southern Alberta, the town of Macleod grew around the fort, named in honor of the then Commissioner of the North-West Mounted Police, Colonel James Macleod. The name of the town was officially changed to Fort Macleod in 1952. Offerings include: Soups, Relishes, Oysters (in season), Eggs and Omlettes, Steaks and Chops, and Specials including Chicken a la King and Lobster a la Newburg, and much more. Clean copy.- $20
- $20
[MENU] CASA de VALLEJO Coffee Tavern
22 x 16 cm. An extensive dinner menu featuring Salmon, Oysters, Fresh Fish, and more. Paperclip holds a wine and cocktail list, a daily special menu and a promotional card for Seagram's Tom Collins. The back cover is printed with a full history of The Vallejo area and the surrounding areas. Lightly water stained to interior. Back cover water stained.- $45
- $45
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[MENU] RUTH’S
25.5 x 17.5 cm. Color illustrated menu featuring on the rear cover - black and white photos of the Boeing B-29 "Superforts" Bombers, Beech C-45, and Culver planes made in Wichita for use in Pearl Harbor. Interior features a black and white photo of the owners, Chester and Lena Ruth, and offerings such as the Plantation Fried Chicken, the Old Hickory (Shredded Barbecued Beef), the Russian Salad Bowl, and a daily menu attached with two postcards of the Ruth's Plaza Motor Court. Covers rubbed, interior lightly toned. Color illustrated cards. Very good- $40
- $40