What Cooks in Suburbia by Lila Perl

***VERY RARE SIGNED COPY - THE ONLY ONE I SEE AVAILABLE FOR SALE***

Inscribed and signed by Lila Perl on front flyleaf. Published in 1961 by Dutton. In original orange boards with black and red lettering and decoration. First state dust jacket with correct $4.95 on front flap. First edition, first printing - first edition stated on copyright page. Octavo. 296 pages plus index.

Overall Condition: VERY GOOD

First edition of this cookbook featuring over 225 recipes specially designed to suit the average 1960s suburban housewife. This unique cookbook with fun graphics and cheeky writing was written for the 1960s suburban housewife, arranged to take into account the unique social obligations she might face such as a luncheon, a coffee date, a fast family meal, or even a party for over a dozen.

The book is in VERY GOOD+ condition - strong binding with firm hinges and joints, colorful, unfaded boards. Lightly rubbed spine tips and corners, dusty page edges. Interior is in excellent condition, with no writing, stamps or ex libris marks and little to no wear.

The unclipped dust jacket is in VERY GOOD- condition: areas of soiling and rubbing, edge wear creases, chips and small tears.

Please see attached pictures for more information on content and condition information.

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