Looking for the perfect gift for any BRIDE ...this cookbook is hilarious!!

COLLECTOR'S 1966 rare out-of-print true first edition, first printing stiff softcover book - A Bride's Very First Cookbook? by James Croom. with the original $1.50 price on title page.

Intro: "Normally, every legitimate book you see has a very fancy introduction - usually written by a celebrity - which fixes everything so you can't wait to get on with the reading. Our book needs all the introduction it can get, and we know a few dozen celebrities, but not one is willing to write an introduction to this cookbook."

Publisher: Potpourri Press, Copyright, 1966, first edition, probable first printing. No isbn. Not ex-library. Hard-to-find in such great condition.

Love the witty text and fun recipes - or UN-recipes!! Several helpful hints including: How to turn the Stove On - A must for warming leftovers, How to be Glamorous in a Kitchen, What To Do in Case of Fire, How To Make Your First Pot of Coffee, What to do when you have a Cold and more.

You will love the luncheons and dinner menus ...How about High Percussion Drumsticks with Mushrooms? Diploma certifying the Bride who has developed interesting possibilities in the kitchen at end of book. Every bride needs one!

Filled with charming illustrations in color and black & white; some on colored pages. Copyright page is a soft yellow which does not show in the photo and any blur in writing; just photo. Photos do not fully capture exact color; wait until you see. WOW!!

Softcover stapled pictorial cover, quality cardboard stock, 48pp, 8" x 5". Pages fine, bright and clean. Binding tight. Fine vintage condition. Cover near fine/excellent bright/clean/light shelfwear. Pages fine overall/bright/clean/no marks or tears/minimal wear.

Do not pass up this must have scarce vintage gem; will make a FABULOUS gift for any Bride-To-Be at the Bridal Shower or part of your wedding present. Already married ...what a FUN anniversary gift!!