This is a vintage cookbook titled “Choice Recipes and Menus Using Canned Foods. The cookbook was published by the Home Economics Section of the American Can Company of New York. There is no copyright date listed, but based on the illustrations, I am guessing it is from the 1950’s or earlier.
This is a nice craft book titled Burlap Bounty. The book was published by Hazel Pearson Handicraft and has a copyright of 1967.
The instructions for making all the items on the front cover are included in the book. There are a couple of instruction pages for some really nice retro flowers made of burlap
The soft cover book is in very good condition – inside and out. The outer cover has some slight wear to the ...click for details
This is a nice book of poems titled “Harbor Lights Of Home” by Edgar A. Guest. At the beginning of the book, it tells how the title of the book came to be.
In May, 1928, Mr. Guest’s publishers offered a $1,000 prize for the best title of Mr. Guest’s ninth book of verse. Nearly half a million suggested titles were submitted. Reverend M. S. Rice won the prize.
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This is a religious book titled “Studies in Matthew – The King and The Kingdom” by Roland Q. Leavell. The book was published by Convention Press of Nashville, Tennessee, and has a copyright of 1962.
This is a book that might be appreciated by a baby-boomer trying to be a nonconformist in the 1960’s or early 1970’s. The book is titled “How To Be A Non Conformist” by Elissa Jane Karg. The dedication is on a page of black ink paisley design and states, “For my mother who brow me.”
The book was published by Silvermine Publishers, Inc. in Connecticut with a copyright of 1967. This is a first printing dated Decemb ...click for details
This is a great cookbook titled “The Talisman Italian Cookbook” by Ada Boni. The front cover states, “The famous complete guide to Italian cookery, covering all notable dishes in the various styles: Milanese, Bolognese, Venetian, Neapolitan, Sicilian, Roman, Etc.
The book was translated and augmented by Matilde Pei. The introduction is by Professor Mario A. Pei. This book is a special edition printed for Ronzo ...click for details
This is a nice book of poetry and inspiration titled "The Greatest Of These Is Love.” The cover page shows “The Greatest Of These Is Love – God’s Holy Words Mingled With Roses by Hazel Hoffman – Verses and Affectionate Sentiments by Audrey McDaniel.
C. R. Gibson Company of Norwalk, Connecticut, published the book that has a 1962 copyright.
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This is a nice book of poetry titled "Whispering Wind” by Gladys Oakley. The book was published by Bruce Humphries, Inc. and has a copyright of 1947. The inside Forward page is written b Edgar A. Guest.
Some of the poems include:
* The Morning After Hallowe’en
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This is a nice little book titled "Instant Party Fun” by Lorell Coffman Burns. The illustrations are by Simon Frankel. The copyright is 1967. The book is dedicated to the memory of Bonnie Seveland.
The contents of the book:
* Introduction – Planning Parties With a Purpose
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This is a very nice vintage song book titled “Doug Oldham – Redemption Draweth Nigh.” John T. Benson Publishing Company published the book that has a 1973 copyright.
The songs included in the book are:
* A Wonderful Feeling
* Ever Gentle, Ever Sweet
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