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The White House Cook Book by Mrs. F. L. Gillette. 1st Edition. Detroit: Darling Bros & Co., 1887

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The White House Cook Book by Mrs. F. L. Gillette. 1st Edition. Detroit: Darling Bros & Co., 1887

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The White House Cook Book by Mrs. F. L. Gillette. 1st Edition. Detroit: Darling Bros & Co., 1887. Good condition. Various marks and wear to the cover. Pages are for the most part nice and clean, however may show some minor defects. Front pastedown is torn near the gutter.

"The White House Cook Book" is a historic cookbook written by Fanny Lemira Gillette, published in 1887. It was a comprehensive guide for running a Victorian-era household and cooking for large groups, with over 1,000 recipes covering everything from soups and salads to cakes and preserves. In addition to the recipes, the book contains information on proper etiquette, table settings, and household management. The cookbook was written during the tenure of President Grover Cleveland, and it includes recipes and anecdotes from former first ladies and White House staff members. The book went through multiple editions and became a popular household reference book in the United States.

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Good condition. Various marks and wear to the cover. Pages are for the most part nice and clean, however may show some minor defects. Front pastedown is torn near the gutter.

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10 x 7.5 x 2.25 in

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The White House Cook Book by Mrs. F. L. Gillette. 1st Edition. Detroit: Darling Bros & Co., 1887

Name: The White House Cook Book by Mrs. F. L. Gillette. 1st Edition. Detroit: Darling Bros & Co., 1887
SKU: 148739189
Price: 325 USD
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