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“Bride’s Cookbook, ” Kitchen Catastrophe, Collier’s Cover
“Bride’s Cookbook, ” Kitchen Catastrophe, Collier’s Cover

“Bride’s Cookbook, ” Kitchen Catastrophe, Collier’s Cover

By Elmer Pirson

Located in Fort Washington, PA

A young woman perches on a stool, intently reading her “Bride’s Cookbook.” The source of her most recent distress lies at her feet, where a small dog eagerly investigates a fallen tr...

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20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Provence : The Beautiful Cookbook by Peter Johnson
Provence : The Beautiful Cookbook by Peter Johnson

Provence : The Beautiful Cookbook by Peter Johnson

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Provence: The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Provence Hardcover – September 24, 1993. by Richard Olney (Author), Michael Freeman (Author), Peter Johnson (P...

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Vintage Soviet Cookbook, "Alphabet of Nutrition" 1970s - 1J207
Vintage Soviet Cookbook, "Alphabet of Nutrition" 1970s - 1J207

Vintage Soviet Cookbook, "Alphabet of Nutrition" 1970s - 1J207

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This authentic and well-loved vintage cookbook, titled Азбука Питания ("Alphabet of Nutrition"), is a true piece of Soviet culinary history from the 1970s.

Category

1970s Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Joy of Cooking Cookbook, Hardcover, Rustic Style, United States, 1997
Joy of Cooking Cookbook, Hardcover, Rustic Style, United States, 1997

Joy of Cooking Cookbook, Hardcover, Rustic Style, United States, 1997

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This is the "Joy Of Cooking cookbook". It has over 1000 pages of tips, tricks, recipes and more information to take your cooking to the next level.

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Omelet Greta Garbo
Omelet Greta Garbo

Omelet Greta Garbo

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The cookbook was an amusing collaboration between Warhol, his close friend Suzie Frankfurt, the author of the book, and his mother Julia Warhola, who brought the recipes to life with...

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1950s Pop Art Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Vintage French Country Yellow Palm Beach Regency Pagoda Bakers Rack Plant Stand
Vintage French Country Yellow Palm Beach Regency Pagoda Bakers Rack Plant Stand

Vintage French Country Yellow Palm Beach Regency Pagoda Bakers Rack Plant Stand

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Its a wonderful rare piece for displaying your favorite vintage china and cookbooks in the kitchen. ​It will also be a show stopper holding a collection of potted plants, succulents,...

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Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Iron

"Gourmet Cook" Original Cover Painting for The Saturday Evening Post

"Gourmet Cook" Original Cover Painting for The Saturday Evening Post

By Constantin Alajalov

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Brian Aherne, the wife of the movie star, lent him her pin-up kitchen as a model—flowers in the window, built-in cabinets, pet cookbook and all.” (The Saturday Evening Post, April 13...

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1940s Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Watercolor, Board

Mahogany Levenger Table on Casters by Bombay
Mahogany Levenger Table on Casters by Bombay

Mahogany Levenger Table on Casters by Bombay

By Bombay Furniture Co.

Located in Pasadena, TX

The top raises to expose a storage area that great for storing cookbooks and the like.

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Mahogany

English Majolica Cabbage Butter or Cheese Dish with Tomato Finial, circa 1920s
English Majolica Cabbage Butter or Cheese Dish with Tomato Finial, circa 1920s

English Majolica Cabbage Butter or Cheese Dish with Tomato Finial, circa 1920s

By Shorter & Son Ltd 1

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Used as a decorative accent atop a stack of antique cookbooks. Layered into a summer tablescape with asparagus servers, majolica plates, and garden flowers.

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20th Century English Hollywood Regency Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage French Brass Rail Bakers Rack
Vintage French Brass Rail Bakers Rack

Vintage French Brass Rail Bakers Rack

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It offers ample surface area for cookbooks, fine china, or indoor botanicals. The rack is in excellent vintage condition, exhibiting minor surface scuffs and a gentle, age-appropriat...

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Late 20th Century French Industrial Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Chinoiserie Bamboo Painted Wood Étagère Floor Shelf Hollywood Regency
Antique Chinoiserie Bamboo Painted Wood Étagère Floor Shelf Hollywood Regency

Antique Chinoiserie Bamboo Painted Wood Étagère Floor Shelf Hollywood Regency

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Styling Ideas: Style in a bathroom with rolled linen towels, a marble tray, and apothecary bottles Use as a bedside table alternative stacked with books, a brass lamp, and a small di...

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20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Child and Mother Chicken Greet  Birth of  a Chick, Children's Book Illustration
Child and Mother Chicken Greet  Birth of  a Chick, Children's Book Illustration

Child and Mother Chicken Greet Birth of a Chick, Children's Book Illustration

By Alice and Martin Provensen

Located in Miami, FL

Lawrence (Viking, 1982) — an edition of Lawrence's 1925 collection Karen's Opposites (Golden, 1963) Karen's Curiosity (Golden, 1963) "The Old-Fashioned Cookbook" by Jan M...

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1970s Impressionist Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Illustration Board

Mid-Century Soviet Culinary Book, "All from Flour, " 1985 - 1J204
Mid-Century Soviet Culinary Book, "All from Flour, " 1985 - 1J204

Mid-Century Soviet Culinary Book, "All from Flour, " 1985 - 1J204

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Published in Alma-Ata in 1985, this comprehensive cookbook is dedicated entirely to recipes using flour, from bread and pastries to more complex dishes.

Category

1980s Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wolsey Masonite Table Top Easel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wolsey Masonite Table Top Easel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wolsey Masonite Table Top Easel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Placed on a writing desk or kitchen counter, it serves as a quiet anchor for a favorite cookbook, art print, or well-loved novel. Its minimalist profile and worn surface pair beautif...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Metal

With Honors Lithograph, Colorful Graduation Scene, 1990, 100 Edition
With Honors Lithograph, Colorful Graduation Scene, 1990, 100 Edition

With Honors Lithograph, Colorful Graduation Scene, 1990, 100 Edition

By Synthia Saint James

Located in Union City, NJ

Synthia Saint James is a self-taught, world renowned multicultural visual artist, award winning author/illustrator of 17 children’s books, an art marketing book, three poetry books, ...

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Lithograph

"Sanity Hearing" Satirical Etching
"Sanity Hearing" Satirical Etching

"Sanity Hearing" Satirical Etching

By Charles Bragg

Located in Soquel, CA

A man wearing a suit of armor sits with his hand raised taking an oath of honesty on top of three books labeled "Bible," "Holy Bible," and "Cookbook." The judge sits behind him, hold...

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1980s Other Art Style Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper, Ink, Etching

Blanche Grambs, (Lazy Susan)
Blanche Grambs, (Lazy Susan)

Blanche Grambs, (Lazy Susan)

By Blanche Grambs

Located in New York, NY

This was probably for a cookbook. The dimensions are for the drawing. The sheet is somewhat larger, 7 x 6 1/2 inches.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Ink

Limited Edition Signed Lithograph Entitled "Gambling Lady" by R.C. Gorman
Limited Edition Signed Lithograph Entitled "Gambling Lady" by R.C. Gorman

Limited Edition Signed Lithograph Entitled "Gambling Lady" by R.C. Gorman

By R.C. Gorman

Located in San Diego, CA

He was also an avid lover of cuisine, authoring four cookbooks, (with accompanying drawings) called Nudes and Food.

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

A Pair of Indigenous Fillipino Portraits
A Pair of Indigenous Fillipino Portraits

A Pair of Indigenous Fillipino Portraits

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tanglao had first come to recognition in 1956, the year he produced these paintings, for his work with fellow Filipino artist Salvador Perea illustrating "What's Cooking in Subic," a...

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1950s Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Wood, Oil

Italian Neo Figurative Pop Art Painting Italo Scanga Artist Frame Memphis Cubist
Italian Neo Figurative Pop Art Painting Italo Scanga Artist Frame Memphis Cubist

Italian Neo Figurative Pop Art Painting Italo Scanga Artist Frame Memphis Cubist

By Italo Scanga

Located in Surfside, FL

Meets Gordon Matta Clark and contributes to an artist cookbook. Goes to Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, founded by Dale Chihuly, as a visiting artist.

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paint, Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic, Gouache

Huge Italian Wrought Iron Braided Rope Tassel Design Magazine Rack Jansen Style
Huge Italian Wrought Iron Braided Rope Tassel Design Magazine Rack Jansen Style

Huge Italian Wrought Iron Braided Rope Tassel Design Magazine Rack Jansen Style

By Maison Jansen

Located in Miami, FL

Made in Italy in the late 1960 for heavy Books, Magazines, Atlas, Dictionary and Cookbooks. The gold finish on the Wrought Iron has faded and lost the shine due to History and use.

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1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Limited Edition Signed Lithograph Entitled "Red Blanket" by R.C. Gorman
Large Limited Edition Signed Lithograph Entitled "Red Blanket" by R.C. Gorman

Large Limited Edition Signed Lithograph Entitled "Red Blanket" by R.C. Gorman

By R.C. Gorman

Located in San Diego, CA

He was also an avid lover of cuisine, authoring four cookbooks, (with accompanying drawings) called Nudes and Food.

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Blanche Grambs, (Study for a Souffle)
Blanche Grambs, (Study for a Souffle)

Blanche Grambs, (Study for a Souffle)

By Blanche Grambs

Located in New York, NY

The symmetrical nature of the drawing suggests it was for a book or magazine project with facing pages -- possibly a cookbook. The size of the image is 8 x 10 inches, however the sh...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Ink

Woven Hinged Lid Picnic Basket with Handles
Woven Hinged Lid Picnic Basket with Handles

Woven Hinged Lid Picnic Basket with Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely in the kitchen to hold cookbooks and recipes. A chic accessory for a guest bedroom to hold the necessities.

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Wood

"Baby's Tears", Hand Augmented 1970s Botanical Screenprint, 96/270
"Baby's Tears", Hand Augmented 1970s Botanical Screenprint, 96/270

"Baby's Tears", Hand Augmented 1970s Botanical Screenprint, 96/270

By Babette Eddleston

Located in Soquel, CA

Miss Eddleston is also a producer of films on art subjects which were distributed internationally and authored children's books and a cookbook.

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1970s American Impressionist Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

"Spider Plant", Hand Augmented 1970s Botanical Screenprint, 22/270
"Spider Plant", Hand Augmented 1970s Botanical Screenprint, 22/270

"Spider Plant", Hand Augmented 1970s Botanical Screenprint, 22/270

By Babette Eddleston

Located in Soquel, CA

Miss Eddleston is also a producer of films on art subjects which were distributed internationally and authored children's books and a cookbook.

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1970s American Impressionist Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Wild Raspberries FS IV.126-143, Complete Book of 18 Lithographs, Estate Stamped
Wild Raspberries FS IV.126-143, Complete Book of 18 Lithographs, Estate Stamped

Wild Raspberries FS IV.126-143, Complete Book of 18 Lithographs, Estate Stamped

By Andy Warhol

Located in Aventura, FL

Suzie and Andy decided to collaborate on a cookbook together. Andy did the illustrations and Suzie wrote the recipes, which were intended to be humorous and poke fun at their social ...

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1950s Pop Art Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

"The Glorious Flight - Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot" - Children's Book
"The Glorious Flight - Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot" - Children's Book

"The Glorious Flight - Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot" - Children's Book

By Alice and Martin Provensen

Located in Miami, FL

Lawrence (Viking, 1982) — an edition of Lawrence's 1925 collection Karen's Opposites (Golden, 1963) Karen's Curiosity (Golden, 1963) "The Old-Fashioned Cookbook" by Jan M...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Gouache, Board

Julia Child Mastering the Art of French Cooking Book 1964
Julia Child Mastering the Art of French Cooking Book 1964

Julia Child Mastering the Art of French Cooking Book 1964

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Mastering the Art of French Cooking is a two-volume French cookbook written by Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, both from France, and Julia Child, who was from the United States.

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Linda McCartney, 'Autumn', 1987
Linda McCartney, 'Autumn', 1987

Linda McCartney, 'Autumn', 1987

By Linda McCartney

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Her first two vegetarian cookbooks, Linda McCartney’s Home Cooking and Linda’s Kitchen became international best sellers.

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20th Century American Vintage Cookbooks

Feeding the Ravens
Feeding the Ravens

Feeding the Ravens

Located in San Francisco, CA

Munozs paintings have graced the covers of countless publications, from cookbooks to mail order catalogs, and been published in magazines, newspapers, posters, calendars, and two pre...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Lithograph

Singing in the Bath, Tenakee Springs
Singing in the Bath, Tenakee Springs

Singing in the Bath, Tenakee Springs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Munozs paintings have graced the covers of countless publications, from cookbooks to mail order catalogs, and been published in magazines, newspapers, posters, calendars, and two pre...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Lithograph

Food Sex Art: The Starving Artists' Cookbook (With Five Signatures)
Food Sex Art: The Starving Artists' Cookbook (With Five Signatures)

Food Sex Art: The Starving Artists' Cookbook (With Five Signatures)

By Hannah Wilke

Located in New York, NY

Cook book comprising 161 recipes, some real and some decidedly not, by 161 different artists and world personalities, mostly from lower Manhattan. Each recipe accompanied by a b/w il...

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1990s American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

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Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Edward Giobbi
Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Edward Giobbi

Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Edward Giobbi

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H 72 in W 64 in D 2 in

Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Edward Giobbi

By Edward Giobbi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

FYI Edward Gioachino Giobbi (b. 1926) is an American artist and cookbook author. Giobbi's paintings and other renderings appear in collections in the U.S. and, particularly, in Italy.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Monkey

Linda McCartneyMonkey, 1986

Unavailable

H 21 in W 17 in

Monkey

By Linda McCartney

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Outside of her photography, which has been exhibited in over 50 galleries worldwide including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, the National Portrait Gallery, London, the Bonni...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Photographic Paper

Paul
Paul

Linda McCartneyPaul, 1985

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H 21 in W 17 in

Paul

By Linda McCartney

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Outside of her photography, which has been exhibited in over 50 galleries worldwide including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, the National Portrait Gallery, London, the Bonni...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Photographic Paper

Madeleine Conway & Nancy Kirk, Artist’s Cookbook
Madeleine Conway & Nancy Kirk, Artist’s Cookbook

Madeleine Conway & Nancy Kirk, Artist’s Cookbook

By Nancy Kirk , Madeleine Conway

Located in CA, CA

Published by The Museum of Modern Art / Harry N. Abrams, 1977 Not only full of delicious and inspiring recipes, this book provides an insight into the daily culinary lives of some...

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Cookbooks

Culinary Treasures: Vintage Cookbook from USSR, c.1959, 1J154
Culinary Treasures: Vintage Cookbook from USSR, c.1959, 1J154

Culinary Treasures: Vintage Cookbook from USSR, c.1959, 1J154

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Embark on a gastronomic journey through time with the captivating vintage delight, "Culinary Treasures." This cherished cookbook, originating from the USSR and dating back to approxi...

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1950s Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

France The Beautiful Cookbook by the Scotto Sisters, French Recipes
France The Beautiful Cookbook by the Scotto Sisters, French Recipes

France The Beautiful Cookbook by the Scotto Sisters, French Recipes

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 1999 book - France~ The Beautiful Cookbook ~ by the Scotto Sisters - French Recipes.

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Breakfast at Brennan’s and Dinner Too by Pip Jimmy and Ted Brennan Cookbook
Breakfast at Brennan’s and Dinner Too by Pip Jimmy and Ted Brennan Cookbook

Breakfast at Brennan’s and Dinner Too by Pip Jimmy and Ted Brennan Cookbook

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Additionally, stunning images showcase the restaurant's sophisticated decor and surroundings. More than just a cookbook, Breakfast at Brennan's and Dinner, Too pays tribute to the re...

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Circa 1960s-70s Set of 4 Stacking Tables
Circa 1960s-70s Set of 4 Stacking Tables

Circa 1960s-70s Set of 4 Stacking Tables

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H 16.25 in W 14 in D 14 in

Circa 1960s-70s Set of 4 Stacking Tables

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Maple & maple veneered with ebonized edges & turned, tapered legs. Estate of noted cookbook author Jean Anderson. Each 14" sq. x 16.25" h.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Maple

circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Table
circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Table

circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Table

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H 19 in W 16.25 in D 24.75 in

circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

From the estate of noted cookbook author Jean Anderson. 24 3/4" x 16 1/4" x 19" h.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Cherry

Cuisine and Wines of France by Larousse, Paris, 1963 French Cuisine Book
Cuisine and Wines of France by Larousse, Paris, 1963 French Cuisine Book

Cuisine and Wines of France by Larousse, Paris, 1963 French Cuisine Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This is a fabulous vintage French cookbook with a wealth of information on classic French cuisine.

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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Regency Style English Box
Mid-20th Century Regency Style English Box

Mid-20th Century Regency Style English Box

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H 5.13 in W 8.75 in D 11.38 in

Mid-20th Century Regency Style English Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Restored & lined to hold James Beard Awards of the late cookbook author Jean Anderson. Brass paw feet & lion mask handles. 11 3/8" x 8 3/4" x 5 1/8" h.

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Brass

Brass Bagel Sculpture
Brass Bagel Sculpture

Brass Bagel Sculpture

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H 1 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Brass Bagel Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This playful bagel sculpture is the perfect addition to your kitchen as a cookbook paperweight or shelf decor. Signed - WC Quirt 66' - 9/12 Dimensions 3.5" width x 3" depth x 1" he...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Brass

Gianni Versace leopard printed ensemble with studded leather jacket, ss 1992
Gianni Versace leopard printed ensemble with studded leather jacket, ss 1992

Gianni Versace leopard printed ensemble with studded leather jacket, ss 1992

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

Spring-Summer 1992 Image 3: Gianni Versace cookbook (1992) ph. Irving Penn Image 4: Gianni Versace fashion show (1992) ph.

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1990s Italian Vintage Cookbooks

French School 20th Century Oil - Still Life with Aubergine
French School 20th Century Oil - Still Life with Aubergine

French School 20th Century Oil - Still Life with Aubergine

Located in Corsham, GB

This vibrant still life captures a round table laden with cooking ingredients, including fruit, vegetables, and what appears to be an open cookbook to the side. The artist employs co...

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20th Century Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Oil

c. 1970 Set of 10 Valencia Pattern Dinner Plates by Arabia, Finland
c. 1970 Set of 10 Valencia Pattern Dinner Plates by Arabia, Finland

c. 1970 Set of 10 Valencia Pattern Dinner Plates by Arabia, Finland

By Arabia, Ulla Procope

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Provenance: Estate of Jean Anderson (cookbook author, winner of 7 James Beard Awards). Hand pressed with slight variations. 6 near pristine condition & 4 with wear. 10 1/8" dia. x 1....

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Stoneware

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand and Painted Table Book Stand
Late 20th Century French Carved Hand and Painted Table Book Stand

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand and Painted Table Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen!

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Oak

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand
Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this Stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen!

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Oak

Silver-Plate Scroll Easel for Design Art, Book or Small Painting Vintage
Silver-Plate Scroll Easel for Design Art, Book or Small Painting Vintage

Silver-Plate Scroll Easel for Design Art, Book or Small Painting Vintage

Located in North Miami, FL

It has an elegant scroll design. Great for a cookbook for your kitchen. It is 4.5" high to the placement of where you would put the work of art or book.

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1980s American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Silver Plate

c. 1970 Set of 14 Valencia Pattern Salad or Dessert Plates by Arabia, Finland
c. 1970 Set of 14 Valencia Pattern Salad or Dessert Plates by Arabia, Finland

c. 1970 Set of 14 Valencia Pattern Salad or Dessert Plates by Arabia, Finland

By Arabia, Ulla Procope

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Provenance: Estate of Jean Anderson (cookbook author, winner of 7 James Beard Awards). Some light wear commensurate with age & use. 7.75" dia. x 0.75".

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage French Cabinet Made From Reclaimed Antique Windows
Vintage French Cabinet Made From Reclaimed Antique Windows

Vintage French Cabinet Made From Reclaimed Antique Windows

Located in Highwood, IL

Used in any room of the home or office, this gorgeous cabinet will proudly display anything from crystal to cookbooks.

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20th Century French Rustic Vintage Cookbooks

Industrial Shelving Unit on Wheels with Perforated, Black-Painted Steel Shelves
Industrial Shelving Unit on Wheels with Perforated, Black-Painted Steel Shelves

Industrial Shelving Unit on Wheels with Perforated, Black-Painted Steel Shelves

Located in Madison, WI

Ideally functional as mobile kitchen and pantry storage for cookbooks, boxed, canned and dried goods. Use in the bath for towels, toiletries, beauty and hygiene aids.

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1970s American Industrial Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Steel

Rustic Vintage Solid Pine Armoire or Cupboard w/Raised Panels & Rope Edge
Rustic Vintage Solid Pine Armoire or Cupboard w/Raised Panels & Rope Edge

Rustic Vintage Solid Pine Armoire or Cupboard w/Raised Panels & Rope Edge

Located in Highwood, IL

Utilized for extra towels near the swimming pool, keeping the television neatly out of sight when entertaining, or as a splendid free standing pantry for extra cookbooks, canned good...

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20th Century American Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Pine

Petite French Mahogany Tapered Leg Table w/3 Drawers
Petite French Mahogany Tapered Leg Table w/3 Drawers

Petite French Mahogany Tapered Leg Table w/3 Drawers

Located in Highwood, IL

Utilized in the cellar, it would be an amazing spot to open and decant wine, in the kitchen as a cookbook stand, as a striking end table in the family room, or its about the right he...

Category

1940s French Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Mahogany

Baked Hawaii, Wild Raspberries, USA, 1959, Lithograph with hand-coloring
Baked Hawaii, Wild Raspberries, USA, 1959, Lithograph with hand-coloring

Baked Hawaii, Wild Raspberries, USA, 1959, Lithograph with hand-coloring

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This whimsical lithograph is an output from Warhol's self-published cookbook, "Wild Raspberries", a collection of fanciful recipes and illustrations that satirize the extravagant gas...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

A + P Surprise, Wild Raspberries, USA, 1959, Lithograph
A + P Surprise, Wild Raspberries, USA, 1959, Lithograph

A + P Surprise, Wild Raspberries, USA, 1959, Lithograph

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This whimsical lithograph is an output from Warhol's self-published cookbook, "Wild Raspberries", a collection of fanciful recipes and illustrations that satirize the extravagant gas...

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Greengages a la Warhol, Wild Raspberries, USA, 1959
Greengages a la Warhol, Wild Raspberries, USA, 1959

Greengages a la Warhol, Wild Raspberries, USA, 1959

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This whimsical lithograph is an output from Warhol's self-published cookbook, "Wild Raspberries", a collection of fanciful recipes and illustrations that satirize the extravagant gas...

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Pair of American Iron Cow Brackets
Pair of American Iron Cow Brackets

Pair of American Iron Cow Brackets

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H 15 in W 2 in D 12.25 in

Pair of American Iron Cow Brackets

Located in Chicago, IL

Whether you're looking to display your favorite cookbooks and kitchenware or to add character to your entryway with a marble shelf, these brackets are the ideal choice.

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Iron

Petite French 40's Polished Brass & Ebonized Mahogany Shelves
Petite French 40's Polished Brass & Ebonized Mahogany Shelves

Petite French 40's Polished Brass & Ebonized Mahogany Shelves

Located in Highwood, IL

Keeping books within reach of your favorite chair, chachkis on the staircase landing, or a plethora of cookbooks in the kitchen, however you choose, this dynamite shelving unit could...

Category

1940s French Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Brass

“Nantucket Harvest” Watercolor by Lucien Van Vyve, 1960
“Nantucket Harvest” Watercolor by Lucien Van Vyve, 1960

“Nantucket Harvest” Watercolor by Lucien Van Vyve, 1960

Located in Nantucket, MA

He was also celebrated for his sketches and artwork, including the illustrations for the Opera House owner Gwen Gaillaird’s cookbook "Recipes, With Love". This is an extremely rare s...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Woman of Paris

Woman of Paris

By R.C. Gorman

Located in Paonia, CO

Referred to as the Picasso of American Indian artists by The New York Times his paintings are primarily of Native American women and characterized by fluid forms and vibrant colors, ...

Category

1970s Impressionist Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Lithograph

Mayonnaise and Salad Still Life Oil Painting by Elena Khudiakova, 1991
Mayonnaise and Salad Still Life Oil Painting by Elena Khudiakova, 1991

Mayonnaise and Salad Still Life Oil Painting by Elena Khudiakova, 1991

Located in Bristol, GB

This example is her take on a page from Stalin’s Cookbook of the 1950s. Depicting a typical Russian salad along with a jar of the Soviet staple mayonnaise.

Category

20th Century Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Wood

Modular Antique French Shop Fittings w/Marble & Old Layered Paint
Modular Antique French Shop Fittings w/Marble & Old Layered Paint

Modular Antique French Shop Fittings w/Marble & Old Layered Paint

Located in Highwood, IL

Utilized in a new kitchen, these shelves would showcase prized pottery and cookbooks up top while storing a multiude of cookie sheets, rolling pins, and more mundane objects below.

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20th Century French Vintage Cookbooks

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Marble

Nantucket Opera House Menu, circa 1960s to 1970s
Nantucket Opera House Menu, circa 1960s to 1970s

Nantucket Opera House Menu, circa 1960s to 1970s

Located in Nantucket, MA

The missing Cigar Store Indian that once stood at its front remains one of the island's enduring mysteries. Her cookbook "Recipes, With Love" was published in 1966, illustrated by no...

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1960s American Other Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit

Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit

Located in Topeka, KS

It would be a wonderful demonstration in a kitchen filled with your favorite dishes, appliances, or cookbooks! Whether it’s in your industrial loft or you are giving a fabulous indus...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Cookbooks

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Metal

Extremely Rare 1980 BOY "Vive Le Rock" Seditionaries Long Sleeve Punk T-Shirt
Extremely Rare 1980 BOY "Vive Le Rock" Seditionaries Long Sleeve Punk T-Shirt

Extremely Rare 1980 BOY "Vive Le Rock" Seditionaries Long Sleeve Punk T-Shirt

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

So, I married the slogan and images of Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis with words and drawings from various texts, using the title of The Anarchist Cookbook as well as the famous ...

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1980s British Vintage Cookbooks

Campaign Style Dry Bar Black Flip Top by Drexel Attr to Accolade II Collection
Campaign Style Dry Bar Black Flip Top by Drexel Attr to Accolade II Collection

Campaign Style Dry Bar Black Flip Top by Drexel Attr to Accolade II Collection

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

Great storage space for linens, extra glasses and bar accessories, cookbooks, or bottles of liquor and juices. Plenty of room for all your beverages and serving supplies.

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Late 20th Century American Campaign Vintage Cookbooks

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Metal, Brass

Peter Hunt Hand-Painted Step-Back Cupboard, Cabinet, Cape Cod, 1944
Peter Hunt Hand-Painted Step-Back Cupboard, Cabinet, Cape Cod, 1944

Peter Hunt Hand-Painted Step-Back Cupboard, Cabinet, Cape Cod, 1944

By Peter Hunt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

., 1952 Peter Hunt's How-to-do-it Book, Peter Hunt's Cape Cod Cookbook: A Cape Cod Treasury of Favorite Recipes Illustrated by the Author, Hawthorn Books, Inc., 1954 Articles Ca...

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1940s American Vintage Cookbooks

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Wood

Linda McCartney Life in Photographs, Art Edition A
Linda McCartney Life in Photographs, Art Edition A

Linda McCartney Life in Photographs, Art Edition A

By Linda McCartney

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Outside of her photography, which has been exhibited in over 50 galleries worldwide including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, the National Portrait Gallery, London, the Bonni...

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1960s Italian Vintage Cookbooks

Provence the Beautiful Cookbook Richard Olney Hardcover Book
Provence the Beautiful Cookbook Richard Olney Hardcover Book

Provence the Beautiful Cookbook Richard Olney Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Both are celebrated in Provence the Beautiful Cookbook, an oversized (more than two feet tall!) picture and cookbook of breathtaking color photos and authentic regional recipes.

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Cookbooks

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Paper

The Anarchist Cookbook, 1st Edition 2nd Printing by William Powell
The Anarchist Cookbook, 1st Edition 2nd Printing by William Powell

The Anarchist Cookbook, 1st Edition 2nd Printing by William Powell

By William Powell

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powell, rare 1st edition, 2nd printing 1971.

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1970s North American Vintage Cookbooks

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Paper

Julia Child The Way To Cook 1989, Knopf Cook Book
Julia Child The Way To Cook 1989, Knopf Cook Book

Julia Child The Way To Cook 1989, Knopf Cook Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Original release: 1985 Production company: Knopf This is a beautiful collectible hardcover cookbook.   

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20th Century American Expressionist Vintage Cookbooks

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Paper

Jean Cocteau, La Cuisine Est Un Jeu D'enfants by Michel Oliver, 1963
Jean Cocteau, La Cuisine Est Un Jeu D'enfants by Michel Oliver, 1963

Jean Cocteau, La Cuisine Est Un Jeu D'enfants by Michel Oliver, 1963

By Michel Oliver

Located in CA, CA

A beautifully illustrated cookbook offering a wonderful introduction to French cooking, which owes its magic to the simplicity of Michel Oliver’s cooking and teaching style.   ...

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1960s French Vintage Cookbooks

Set of 3 Vegetable Motif Ceramic Tiles Wall Decoration Sculptures
Set of 3 Vegetable Motif Ceramic Tiles Wall Decoration Sculptures

Set of 3 Vegetable Motif Ceramic Tiles Wall Decoration Sculptures

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We see these on a shelf in a European styled kitchen area, surrounded by cookbooks. These can be hung on the wall. Signed but illegible.

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Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Vintage Cookbooks

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Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s Serving Tray
Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s Serving Tray

Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s Serving Tray

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Bold & handsome with rosewood surrounded by a light/dark line inlay reversing to rosewood & walnut parquetry. Estate of noted cookbook author Jean Anderson. 29.5" over handles x 16" ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cookbooks

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Walnut

Italian Brass and Glass Bookshelf circa 1960s
Italian Brass and Glass Bookshelf circa 1960s

Italian Brass and Glass Bookshelf circa 1960s

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H 39.25 in W 48 in D 14 in

Italian Brass and Glass Bookshelf circa 1960s

Located in Atlanta, GA

It is a versatile size and could be used as a bookshelf (it came from a Manhattan chef who stored his cookbooks on it), or as a display vitrine, or a storage shelf in a home office.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Brass

Unique Vintage English Solid Pine Wall Shelf/Mantle w/Finials
Unique Vintage English Solid Pine Wall Shelf/Mantle w/Finials

Unique Vintage English Solid Pine Wall Shelf/Mantle w/Finials

Located in Highwood, IL

Whether displaying cups and saucers, cookbooks, or really most anything, this shelf offers much more character than most anything on the market today.

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20th Century English Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Pine

Collection of 5 Vintage Soviet Era Books - 1J208A
Collection of 5 Vintage Soviet Era Books - 1J208A

Collection of 5 Vintage Soviet Era Books - 1J208A

Located in Bordeaux, FR

"All from Flour," 1977 A charming hardcover cookbook from Alma-Ata with 206 pages of classic flour-based recipes. 2.

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1980s Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand
Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand

Late 20th Century French Carved Hand-Painted Table Book Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen!

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Oak

Midcentury French Carved Oak Folding Book Stand with Floral Motifs
Midcentury French Carved Oak Folding Book Stand with Floral Motifs

Midcentury French Carved Oak Folding Book Stand with Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Place a cookbook on this antique stand for easy meal prep in the kitchen!

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Mid-20th Century French Country Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Oak

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Located in Bath, GB

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1890s British Vintage Cookbooks

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By Rizzoli International Publications

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Cookbooks

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$50 / item

H 11.05 in W 7.64 in D 1.64 in

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Located in New York, NY

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$35 / item

H 7 in W 5 in D 1.29 in

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Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary European Vintage Cookbooks

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Paper

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$47,845 / set

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

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By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

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Porcelain

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$65 / item

H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

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By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

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By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vintage Cookbooks

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The British Cookbook

$55 / item

H 10.63 in W 7.13 in D 1.57 in

The British Cookbook

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Chinese Vintage Cookbooks

Materials

Paper

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Paper

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Vintage Cookbooks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage cookbooks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage cookbooks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and canvas. Vintage cookbooks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage cookbooks bearing folk art or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage cookbooks over the years, but those made by Edward Giobbi and Linda McCartney are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Cookbooks?

Vintage cookbooks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $638, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $11,900.