Lot # 80 - Retro Recipes & Entertaining Guides – 8-Book Collector’s Lot

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 19-Nov-2025 8:19:00 PM
Current bid:

$5.00

Highest bidder:

Dakiam

Auction has ended

Description :

A charming and well-preserved selection of mid-century and vintage cookbooks, ideal for collectors, culinary historians, or anyone seeking authentic recipes and entertaining guidance from a bygone era. This lot includes eight distinct titles spanning appetizers, brunches, herbs, spices, and budget-friendly meals, with contributions from notable names like Craig Claiborne and Ida Bailey Allen.

Included Titles:

  • Sunset Appetizer Book

  • Sunset Breakfasts & Brunches

  • Sunset Kitchen Cabinet Recipes Vol. One

  • Sunset Host and Hostess Book

  • Happy Living! A Cookbook for Brides

  • An Herb and Spice Cook Book – Craig Claiborne

  • A World of Nut Recipes – Clark

  • The Budget Cookbook – Ida Bailey Allen

Highlights:

  • Diverse culinary themes: entertaining, bridal cooking, herbs, nuts, and economical meals

  • Sunset series volumes offer classic West Coast flavor and presentation tips

  • Authored by respected mid-century food writers and editors

  • Ideal for display, reference, or recipe recreation

  • Moderate wear consistent with age and use; spines intact, pages legible

Condition Notes: Books show signs of use typical for vintage kitchen literature: softened corners, minor spine wear, and occasional page discoloration. No major damage or missing pages noted. A visually cohesive set with strong shelf appeal.

Provenance: Acquired from a private estate in the Pacific Northwest with a known interest in culinary arts and vintage homemaking guides.

Auction Notes: Sold as a single lot. No substitutions or individual sales. Please refer to photos for visual condition and spine titles.




Auction History

Highest bidder is Dakiam

Date Bid User
12-Nov-2025 6:24:38 PM $5.00 Dakiam

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