The Pocket Cook Book

This first printing of "The Pocket Cook Book" from August 1942 is in good condition considering its age. The cover shows some wear, particularly along the edges and spine, but remains intact. The binding is firm, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket, which is typical for mass-market paperbacks of this period.

"The Pocket Cook Book" by Elizabeth Woody and the members of McCall's Food Staff was first printed in August 1942 by Pocket Books Inc., New York. This edition is a first printing, capturing the essence of wartime cooking with 500 pages and 1300 kitchen-tested recipes. Woody, noted for her role as Director of Foods at McCall's Magazine, collaborates with the magazine's food staff to present a comprehensive collection of recipes. This edition is significant for collectors due to its historical context and the collaboration with McCall's, a prominent magazine of the era. The book is complete and unabridged, offering an authentic glimpse into 1940s culinary practices. The condition is consistent with its age, with some wear but structurally sound, making it a noteworthy addition for collectors of vintage cookbooks or those interested in historical cooking literature.