San Francisco: Lane Publishing Co., 1945. 'this book is designed for those women whose idea of Utopia is an orderly, immaculate house, where delicious meals are effortlessly served..." Who would not desire such a situation? Although it must be admitted that men could accomplish this too. First published in 1941; this is a Very Good (Plus) to Near Fine copy of the Second Printing (stated February, 1945). Not a common book. Dark blue clooth binding with titling on the spine and front cover in silver. Clean text; 117 pages. Illustrated throughout by Florence Holub, Leo Holub, and Doris Michels. Endpapers illustrated as well. Mild rubbing to the margins, else a Fine copy.The dustjacket is Good only, due to a large chip affecting the rear panel and flap. It is unclipped and despite the noted defect, it remains an attractive copy. In a plastic protector. [N.b., due to a computer crash, this book may appear with the inventory number 000742]. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good (Plus)/Good. Illus. by Florence Holub, Leo Holub, Doris Michels. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Quercus Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005755
Title: Sunset's Household Handbook
Author: Wright, Helen C
Illustrator: Florence Holub, Leo Holub, Doris Michels
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good (Plus)
Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: Second Printing
Publisher: Lane Publishing Co.
Place of Publication: San Francisco
Date Published: 1945
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Bookseller catalogs: Self Improvement;

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