Giftable Books from E Ridge fine Books

Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. Softcover. Original cover wrap in place, not price clipped. Clean, without markings. Light dust edge soil else fine. 7.5" X 4" ; 743 pages. Index. Illustrated with 657 identification pictures in full-color. An exceptionally nice copy. Gift Quality. ; 8vo .

Rye Brook, NY: Greg Publishing Co.. Near Fine. 1986. Softcover. Black wire binding. Full color cover. 7" X 4" ; 236 pages. Full page color photographs by Bob Hoenig and Frank Kopecky. Over 100 recipes, each with it's own photograph. From the introduction, "This reference book: Has both a full-color illustration and a detailed recipe;… Read more about this item

Mill Neck, NY: Mill Neck Manor. Very Good. 1965. First Edition. Soft Cover. Line drawn illustrated cover art with comb binding. 315 pages. Plus order form and 5 blank "Notes" pages. Illustrated throughout with the same lovely pencil drawn illustrations as the cover without creditation to the artist(s). Laid in is the original card acknowledging… Read more about this item

Greendale, WI: Reiman Media. Near Fine. 2005. Hardcover. Pictorial hardcover. 112 pages. Illustrated. Indexed. Minor cover surface scuff, otherwise fine. Gift Quality. Table of Contents: Appetizers & Snacks; Soups, Salads & Sandwiches; Pizzas, Pies & Pockets; Meat Loaves & Meatballs; Casseroles; Skillet Suppers. With 205 recipes, contributors names included, this is the same quality of home… Read more about this item

Bantam. Near Fine. 1972. Softcover. Bantam #NE4107. 352pp. Index. Illustrated. Small scrape on the front cover, age tone otherwise an unread copy. No reading crease. From the back cover: "The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking; 340 step-by-step recipes for everything from tacos and tortillas to delicate gourmet dinners. (Contents) Introduction to Mexican Food; Note on Availability… Read more about this item

Extension Magazine. Fine. N.D.. Softcover. Blue stiff card, white plastic comb binding. No date, circa 1980's. Hand drawn cover art and section divisions. 114pp. Slightly bowed otherwise in fine condition. This one of the most unique fundraiser cook books I have run across. The sections are typical, appetizer, soups etc., but the entries are not.… Read more about this item

Perryville, KY: Benjamin Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. Second Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author . Signed by Author. Gift Quality. Red cloth cover with original dust jacket. Minimal wear along edged. Dent on the front board, unseen with jacket. Remains a near fine copy. Signed by the author on the title page. 11"X8" ; … Read more about this item

San Framcisco, CA: Chronicle Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. Hardcover. Gift Quality. Blue hardcover in original, unclipped dust jacket with minimal edge wear. 7.25 X 8.25" ; 144pp. Index. Illustrated throughout with color photographs by Alison Miksch. Offering over 70 of the most delicious, decadent and enticing lemon desserts recipes imaginable. … Read more about this item

New York: Golden Press. Very Good. 1960. First Edition. Hardcover. First printing. Colorful cover of paper on board; wire spiral binding. Modest edge wear, remains an attractive copy. Vintage Gift Quality. 176 pp. Illustrated by Anne and Harlow Rockwell. "More than 500 recipes, menus and how-to-do-it tips for festive occasions the year 'round." … Read more about this item

Perryville, KY: Benjamin Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. Second Edition. Hardcover. Gift Quality. Green cloth cover with original dust jacket. Minimal wear along edged. Remains a near fine copy. 11"X8" ; 119 pp. Listing addresses of tea rooms and an index to recipes. Text and Photography by the author. The author, himself the… Read more about this item

New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. 11"x9" ; 96pp. Illustrated. Describes the calligraphical techniques and skills for Roman Majuscule, Unical, Caroline, Gothic, and Italic lettering as well as suggesting their use in making gifts and such items as stationery, greeting cards, and bookplates. … Read more about this item

New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1971. Hardcover. 12" x 8.5" ; 317pp. Index. Illustrated with full page color photographs by Arie deZanger. The ends are bumped and edges lightly toned, the dust jacket is not price clipped. T A beautiful collection on fine paper, illustrated with magnificent… Read more about this item

San Francisco: Ortho Books. Near Fine. 1979. First Edition. Softcover. First printing. 112 pp. Index. Illustrated. "A portable feast of ideas for preparing & packing delicious snacks, meals, elaborate feasts for any time, any place; 125 recipes, 70 picnics for any occasion." James McNair's engaging prose and Tom Tracy's photographs depicting the food,… Read more about this item

Millbrae, CA: Celestial Arts. Near Fine. 1982. Revised Edition. Softcover. 165pp. Index. Illustrated. This revised edition contains the award winning recipes from 1980 and1981 and features recipes from around the world, including Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, China, Japan, Korea, India, Greece, and the Philippine Islands, 'The Garlic Lovers' Cookbook' also includes a garlic glossary, garlic… Read more about this item

Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts. Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Softcover. First printing. 186pp. Index. Illustrated. The Gilroy Garlic Festival ran from 1978-2022 when it was permanently closed. It was one of the country's best known food festivals drawing visitors from across the nation. While running, the festival attracted both professional and amateur cooks, who tested their… Read more about this item

Emeryville, CA: (Piggly Wiggly Pacific Co.). Very Good. 1993. First Edition. Paperback. 190 pp. Index. Illustrated throughout. From the PBS Television series, "Yan Can Cook." Chef Yan recieved the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award, 2023. He has published about 35 cookbooks, The Well-Seasoned Wok his sixth. It includes a wide range of home-style dishes, regional… Read more about this item

New York: (Self Published). Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Fifth printing. 131 pp. Index. Illustrated. Light top edge dust soil, else fine. Nina Simonds is an award-winning journalist, author of eleven books, and one of the country’s top authorities on Asian cooking with a special focus on health and lifestyle.… Read more about this item

William Morrow. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author . Signed by Author. 165pp. Index. Illustrated. Slight slant and light top edge foxing. Signature in ink (Chop and English) on a Jessica's Biscuit Cookbook Label on the paste down. Nina Simonds is an award-winning journalist, author of eleven books,… Read more about this item

Macmillan. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. Hardcover. 258pp. Indexed. Illustrated by Philippe Weisbecker. Some foxing along the foredge otherwise a clean straight and unmarked copy. Full numberline. "No one has inspired me more than Anna Pump. Her recipes are simple, elegant and absolutely delicious. I love her cookbooks." Ina Garten,… Read more about this item

Penguin Studio. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 256 pp. Indexed. Some surface soil and light edge wear on the jacket. A handsome copy. Gift quality. Over 1,000 color photographs including illustrated recipes. From the flap: "The title of this book is no idle boast, for it is the most complete and… Read more about this item