
Good Housekeeping One-Dish Dinners Cookbook
This is a vintage hardcover cookbook titled 'Good Housekeeping One-Dish Dinners.' The book features a cloth-textured blue cover with the title in bold, white sans-serif typography. The front cover displays a prominent rectangular photographic inset within a black border, showcasing an arrangement of mid-century enameled cast iron cookware in vibrant red and neutral grey tones, along with prepared dishes like glazed meat with oranges and a rice mold. This specific design aesthetic, including the typography and food styling, is characteristic of the late 1960s to early 1970s. The binding is a vertical spine-bound hardcover. Regarding condition, there are visible signs of shelf wear and age-related degradation. Notable issues include significant bumping and fraying at the top and bottom corners of the spine, as well as minor scuffing and small chips along the bottom edge of the front board. The cover shows slight surface soiling consistent with kitchen use. Despite the edge wear, the structural integrity of the binding appears intact, and the cover colors remain relatively saturated. The publication represents the popular culinary movement of the era focused on convenience and 'one-pot' family meals, backed by the authority of the Good Housekeeping Institute.
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Estimated Value
$15.00 - $25.00
Basic Information
Category
Books and Manuscripts (Cookbooks)
Appraised On
April 21, 2026
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $25.00
Item Description
This is a vintage hardcover cookbook titled 'Good Housekeeping One-Dish Dinners.' The book features a cloth-textured blue cover with the title in bold, white sans-serif typography. The front cover displays a prominent rectangular photographic inset within a black border, showcasing an arrangement of mid-century enameled cast iron cookware in vibrant red and neutral grey tones, along with prepared dishes like glazed meat with oranges and a rice mold. This specific design aesthetic, including the typography and food styling, is characteristic of the late 1960s to early 1970s. The binding is a vertical spine-bound hardcover. Regarding condition, there are visible signs of shelf wear and age-related degradation. Notable issues include significant bumping and fraying at the top and bottom corners of the spine, as well as minor scuffing and small chips along the bottom edge of the front board. The cover shows slight surface soiling consistent with kitchen use. Despite the edge wear, the structural integrity of the binding appears intact, and the cover colors remain relatively saturated. The publication represents the popular culinary movement of the era focused on convenience and 'one-pot' family meals, backed by the authority of the Good Housekeeping Institute.
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