Description: A Book of Recipes for the Cooking School by CARRIE ALBERTA LYFORDRare Original First Edition 1921 Hardcover, The Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, with publisher's original cloth boards and black lettering. Name free, mark free. In great condition and clean. Over 100 years old and a valuable first edition cookbook that is sought after collector item among cookbook collectors, African American History collectors and cooks. Sells for $2,000!This was a textbook designed to educate African American college students in the fundamentals of cooking and housekeeping while they were learning basic academic skills, reflecting the educational mission and uplift goals at the Hampton Normal and Agricultural School. Lyford was the director of the Home Economics School at Hampton, the historic African-American and Native American College.This is a historical collectible and the school was famous for being the first African American cookbook to include a table of contents.LOW reserve. Items ship within 24-48 hours of payment unless payment falls on a weekend or holiday. Beyond Earth is your premier destination for rare books and vintage, collectible estate items. We specialize in curating a unique collection of rare and collectible books, spanning various genres and subjects. Additionally, we offer professional estate sale services to assist clients in managing and liquidating estate assets with care and expertise. We handle both local and online auctions for a wider range of reach that benefits both sellers and buyers. Book Sales: Explore our collection of rare, vintage and collectible books, featuring a diverse range of titles, editions, and subjects. From antique volumes to modern first editions, we pride ourselves on offering unique and diverse treasures. Estate Sales: We handle the complexities of estate liquidation and work closely to organize and execute successful sales. Additional Services: If you're looking to acquire a specific book or collectible item, we can help. We have a vast inventory that changes and grows weekly and assist private buyers with adding to their collections. Take a look at our current online inventory which grows daily. Feel free to message us with any questions or inquiries for items you may be in search of. Not all of our inventory is listed online and we often assist private buyers searching for specific items to add to their collection. We participate with eBay's International Shipping Program.Tracking number is provided when items ship.
Price: 850 USD
Location: Newport News, Virginia
End Time: 2024-10-12T19:58:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Hampton, Virginia
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Out of Print, Rare, Scarce, Vintage
Author: Carrie Alberta Lyford
Region: North America
Publisher: Press of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Topic: Cooking and African American History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Cooking
Year Printed: 1921
Original/Facsimile: Original