Vintage 1962 Joy of Cooking, American News Company Edition, Hardcover For Sale

This is the classic 1962 edition of Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker, illustrated by Ginnie Hofmann and Beverly Warner. It was published by the Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, and is the American News Company Edition. The copyright page reads 1931–1962, with Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 61-7902.It\'s a hardcover with the iconic white cloth cover and blue \"Joy\" lettering, and it still has its original ribbon bookmark.Condition: It shows good used vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. The cloth is frayed along the bottom edges and spine ends, with corner wear and light soiling on the cover. There\'s a handwritten cooking note in blue ink about preparing eggplant at the top of the title page. It has no dust jacket. The binding is ___ [tight / slightly loose]. Please see the photos.This is a treasured kitchen classic for cooks, cookbook collectors, or anyone who wants the beloved 1962 text.