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1974 First Edition: Waverly Root’s The Best of Italian Cooking
$75.00Waverly Root’s The Best of Italian Cooking is a vintage cookbook that provides a comprehensive guide to Italian cuisine. Published in 1974, this first edition book includes a variety of classic Italian recipes, from appetizers and soups to pasta dishes and desserts. The book is presented in a large format softcover with color illustrations, making it an aesthetically pleasing addition to any chef’s library.
Despite being almost 50 years old, this vintage cookbook is in excellent condition, with only minor rubbing and wear on the back cover and slight bending to the cover corners. The recipes included in the book are timeless and provide a glimpse into the traditional flavors and techniques of Italian cooking.
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1974 First Edition: The Pirate, by Harold Robbins
$75.00The Pirate, written by Harold Robbins, is a novel that was first published in 1974. The story follows the life of a young man named Devin Patrick O’Malley, who is forced to flee from Ireland after getting involved in a political conflict. He becomes a pirate and travels the world, seeking adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters various characters and faces numerous challenges, including a love triangle and a battle with a ruthless drug lord.
This first edition copy of The Pirate is in excellent condition, with a clean and tightly bound brown cloth hardcover. The dust jacket is also in pristine condition, although it has been price clipped. With its full number line, this copy is presumed to be a first edition, making it a rare find for collectors and fans of Harold Robbins. The Pirate is a thrilling adventure novel that takes readers on a journey across the high seas, filled with action, romance, and danger.