Jolly Times Cook Book, 1934 Vintage Children's Cookbook by Marjorie Noble Osborn, Illustrated by Clarence Biers

A charming, 1930s cookbook for children, two little girls named Peggy and Jane teach their friend Margaret to cook! 64 pages of "simple recipes for young beginners," the books offers basic cooking techniques across an array of recipes from Polar Bear Salad to Yum Yum Cookies, all designed to make cooking a "jolly time." 

Beautiful, 1930s period illustrations by Clarence Biers accents this sweet and simple introduction to cooking.

BIXLEY NOTES
• Jolly Times Cook Book
• 64 page hardcover book for young cooks
• Fully illustrated by delicious 1950s-style children's art by Jack O'Hara.
• Written by Lon Amick
• Published by The Pixie Press, Kansas City, Missouri, 1952
• Measures 10 3/4" x 8"

VINTAGE NOTES
• The pages themselves are in great shape, with no stains, rips, or discoloration.
• However, the spine of the binding is missing from the cover.
• The front and back covers are still attached by the end papers, so the book is still very readable.
• Lots of wear on the cover corners

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