Search Results: Collectible Cook Books from Black Cat Hill Books

Abrunheira, Sintra, Portugal Girassol , 2006. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing. The binding leans somewhat, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. No perfectily pristine, but shows virtually no wear at all: Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 350pp. Text is in Portuguese. Paperback: Heavy Cardstock Wraps. O bacalhau é um prato consagrado nas mesas brasileiras em certas épocas do ano, ocasiões em que merece um destaque especial. Mas este livro mostra que o bacalhau pode ser preparado de muitas maneiras diferentes, com várias combinações. São 1000 receitas deliciosas para forno, fogão e microondas, explicadas passo a passo, para saborear o ano inteiro. O livro inclui ainda um glossário e uma seção com dicas e truques de culinária. 

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Robert Rose, 2002. Paperback First Edition (2002); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2002); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. A Paperback Original. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.25 inches). 384 pages. Illustrated with numerous photographs in color. Language: English. Weight: 24.4 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Random House, 1969. Hardcover First Edition (1969); First Printing, so stated. First Edition (1969); First Printing, so stated (may however be a reprint as the Library of Congress number begins with '78'). Good+ in Good DJ: The Book shows light wear to the upper extremities but heavy shelving wear to the the lower edges; soiling to the outside edges, mostly to the top edge; the faintest whiff of mildew odor; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A well-loved copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing significatn wear and some obvious cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows moderate wear to extremities, showing a couple of tiny tears and a 1" inch chip at the head of the backstrip; heavy rubbing to the panels; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Mostly… Read More

Boston, MA Periplus Editions, 1998. Hardcover First Edition USA [1998]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: moderate shelving wear along the bottom edge; just a touch of wear to the upper extremities; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows moderate rubbing; just a hint of wear to the extremities; the price is intact. Overall, remains a handsome, if imperfect copy: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. xiv, 480 pages. First Edition USA [1998]; First Printing indicated. Hardback with DJ. 

Commonwealth Society, 1981. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: two pages have been dog-eared at the lower corner; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; faint toning to the white background field of the covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy: remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 7.25 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches). 331 pages. Illustrated with Color and Line Drawings by Lalini Gautamadasa. Chinese Translation by Li Qing Dong and Chinese Editing by Xiao Wei Gerovich. Cookbook Committee: Shirley Craig, Eva Bild (Canada), Wen Chin Powles (New Zealand), Lalini Gautamadasa (Sri Lanka) and Dorothy Kasanda (Zambia). Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Garden City, NY Doubleday , 1964. Hardcover First Edition (1964), so stated. First Edition (1964), so stated. Very Near Fine in Good+ DJ: The Book shows only a hint of shelving wear to the lower extremities; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only an unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows considerable rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to the panels; moderate wear to the extremities, with several tiny nicks and tears; the price has been clipped. The words "Printed in the USA" at the bottom of the rear flap and the exagerated price clip may indicate that this is a Book-Club edition, but there is no mark or impression on… Read More

London, UK Collins, 1932. Hardcover First Edition (1932), unstated in accordance with Collins' customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1932), unstated in accordance with Collins' customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good- in Good- DJ: The Book showsconsiderable wear to the extremities; sparse but pervasive foxing to the outside edges and front and rear endpapers; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding leans ever so slightly but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A moderately used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing some wear and minor cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows fairly heavy wear to the extremities with a little loss to same to chipping and rubbing; the bottom inch of the heel of the backstrip has… Read More

Carmel, IN Guild Press of Indiana, 1999. Hardcover First Edition (1999), unstated. INSCRIBED (IMPERSONALLY) AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1999), unstated. Fine: Flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New', showing no flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.3 x 7.3 x 0.95 inches). v, 219 pages. Language: English. Weight: 26.3 ounces. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards. No DJ as issued.  INSCRIBED (IMPERSONALLY) AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY Abbeville Press, 1996. Hardcover First Edition (1996), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1996), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows no flaws; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels and a quarter-inch tear at the bottom edge of the front panel and another at the top edge of same, with faint wrinkles near each; else flawless; the price is intact. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. (8.8 x 8.95 x 0.85 inches). 180 pages. Recipes Illustrated with Photographs in Color by Brian Hagiwara; location photography by Zubin Shroff. Decorated Endpapers. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 15.3… Read More

Van Nuys, CA Clahan Entertainmenrt, 1991. Paperback First Edition (1991), unstated. INSCRIBED "Happy BBQing" with specification and SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1991), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the upper corner tips; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only very mild wear at one area. Bright and Clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7 x 0.5 inches). 188 pages. 12-page section of color photographs. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 7.5 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. INSCRIBED "Happy BBQing" with specification and SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster, 1995. Hardcover First Edition (1995), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to Simon & Schuster's customary practice at the time of publication. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1995), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to Simon & Schuster's customary practice at the time of publication. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows mild rubbing to the panels, a small scuff at the bottom edge of the front panel, and an "Autographed Copy" sticker at the upper front panel; else flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.(9.5 x 7.65 x 1.25 inches). 366 pages. Language: English. Weight: 32.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Caracas, Venezuela SINCOR, 2001. Hardcover First Edition (2001), unstated. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Vitually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.15 x 8.15 x 1 inches). 317 pages. Decorated Endpapers. Red Boards. Preface by Pascale Aublin. Language: Spanish and French. Weight: 2 pounds, 14.2 ounces. First Edition [2001], unstated. Hardback with DJ.

Chapel Hill, NC Hill House Publishing Company, 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to 's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1989), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to 's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows just a touch of cocking to the binding and the front board is ever so slightly bowed; the binding remains perfectly secure; some tiny droplete of spary-staining to the top edge of the text block; a former owner's gift inscription at the front pastedown endpaper; else flawless; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, tightly bound, showing several flaws, but little wear. Bright and Clean.… Read More

Topsfield, MA Salem House Publishers, 1988. Hardcover First Edition USA (1988), so stated. First Edition USA (1988), so stated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: a touch of wear to the top of the front hinge and to the heel of the backstrip else only very mild rubbing to the lamination. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing only very mild wear in a couple of spots. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Tall, elongated 4to. (10 x 5 x 0.5 inches). 128 pages. Illustrated with Line Drawings by Soun Vannithone and numerous Color Photographs by Julian Seaton. Decorated Endpapers. Language: English. Weight: 12 ounces. First published in the UK earlier in 1988. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards. 

Louisville, KY Favorite Recipes Press (FRP), 2005. Hardcover First Edition [2005], First Printing stated. First Edition [2005], First Printing stated. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a very mild nudge to the lower corner tips; just a hint of shelving wear along the bottom edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a a single minor flaw. Bright and clean. Corners (even the lower ones) sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing and an area of superficial scuffing at the upper outsidee quadrant of the front panel; a bit of wrinkling at the lower corner tips; unclipped. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'.… Read More

New York, NY Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1993. Hardcover First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to Van Nostrand's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to Van Nostrand's customary practice at the time of publication. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only a small patch of rubbing at the front panel; unclipped, with a price sticker affixed to the upper corner of the inside front flap. Pristine… Read More

Boston, MA Little Brown & Company, 1983. Paperback First Edition Thus (1983), not directly stated, but indicated by a litter "A" at the copyright page and further implied by lack of subsequent printings cited. First Edition Thus (1983), not directly stated, but indicated by a letter "A" at the copyright page and further implied by lack of subsequent printings cited. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities; a single faint crease at the backstrip; a couple of very faint stains at the lower backstrip; the binding leans very slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Remains close to… Read More

Tucson, AZ Arizona Daily Star, 1981. Paperback First Edition (1981), unstated. First Edition (1981), unstated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: a couple of very faint creases near the upper corner of the front panel; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing only the noted imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches). x, 181 pages, including bibliography and index. Illustrated with duotone drawings and designs. Language: English. Weight: 19.5 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Arsenal Pulp Press, 2003. Paperback First Ed thus, later printing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Sarah Kramer. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: light wear to extremities; former owner's gift inscription; outside edges show faint smudging; binding square and secure; text clean. No far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 256pp. First Ed thus, later printing. Trade Paperback. "How It All Vegan" was my favorite cookbook from when I first became a vegetarian. All the recipes were tasty, easy, healthy, and they ALWAYS worked. So, I ordered "The Garden of Vegan" sight unseen. I was not disappointed. Where the first book consisted of the authors' own tried and true recipes, the second book consists of recipes sent to the authors by their legions of fans. I've fixed these recipes for non-vegetarian friends and relatives who didn't even notice that there was no meat,… Read More

Patagonia, AZ Big Foot Publications, 1974. Paperback First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: price in ink at upper front panel; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; binding shows slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 65pp. Paperback.