Description: Duncan Hines. Duncan Hines’ Food Odyssey. Vail-Ballou Press, 1955. First edition signed hardcover book in dust jacket. Protected by a Mylar cover. Book is in very good condition. A beautiful copy from 1955 by the man who went on to create an international corporation dedicated to good food. Signed by the author on the book dedication page. Text block is very good; back blue pastedown has a small black ink mark; corners very good. Spine is tight. Dust jacket is very good but it is price-clipped. Tiny amount of chipping at bottom of jacket and top of jacket at spine edges. Label on top of Mylar cover on book’s back has faded; bright yellow “Autographed” sticker on top of Mylar cover on front of book. Pictures included are of the actual book being offered for sale. The author takes us on a tour with us to all the places where the food is the best, pausing often to tell readers fascinating food lore, the romance of coffee and how to really cook a steak. Here is wonderful reading for anyone who likes to eat. Contains an index of restaurants. Written with a whole-hearted zest for a wide variety of delectable dishes from ham and eggs to deluxe menus, Duncan Hines educated America about food—years before he his appreciation of fine food into an international corporation.
Price: 300 USD
Location: Aberdeen, Mississippi
End Time: 2024-08-08T20:20:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.87 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed By: Duncan Hines
Book Title: Duncan Hines' Food Odyssey
Book Series: Historical
Item Length: 6 in
Original Language: English
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 8.75 in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket
Topic: Baking, Cooking, Food, American Food, Collectible, Cookbooks, Antique Cookbooks, Recipes
Item Width: 1 in
Signed: Yes
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Vail-Ballou Press
Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 1955
Type: Cookbook
Literary Movement: Contemporary
Era: 1950s
Author: Duncan Hines
Genre: Cookbook, Antique Cookbook
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 20 oz
Number of Pages: 274 numbered pages
