“The Savannah Cook Book: A Collection of Old Fashioned Receipts from Colonial Kitchens” by Harriet Ross Colquitt. Introduction by Ogden Nash. Illustrations by Florence Olmstead. First Edition, Stated Third Printing. New York: Farrar & Rinehart, 1933. Printed by J.J. Little & Ives. Hardcover. 12mo (7 ¾” H). 186 pages. $2.00 price. Bound in original orange cloth with black lettering to the spine. Deckle bottom and fore-edge. Very rare original illustrated dust jacket. Loose binding.

“The Savannah Cook Book” contains hundreds of recipes for Southern and regional dishes and offers advice on cooking techniques and entertaining. The recipes are organized by type of dish, including appetizers, soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts. Many of the recipes reflect the cuisine of Savannah, Georgia and the surrounding area, such as shrimp gumbo, deviled crab, and pecan pie. The book was popular upon its release and has remained a classic of Southern cooking, inspiring generations of home cooks and professional chefs. It is highly valued by collectors for its historical and cultural significance, as well as its practical utility in the kitchen.

Condition:
Dust Jacket: Poor to Fair. Severe chipping around the top and bottom edges as well has the wraps. Heavy tape repairs around the top and bottom edges, wraps, and spine. Tape repaired from the inside and out. Front panel, spine, and rear panel have darkened over time. Both flaps have retained their original bright yellow cover and are in very good condition. Please see photos for a better understanding of the dust jacket’s condition.
Book: Very good to near fine condition. Boards are lightly rubbed. Top and bottom board and spine edges are darkened. Spine is ever so slightly cocked. Text block edges are toned. Previous owner’s name is inscribed in ink on the front pastedown. Minimal foxing throughout the book. All pages present, however lightly toned. Pages show occasional minor defects such as small chipping.

Dust Jacket: Poor to Fair. Severe chipping around the top and bottom edges as well has the wraps. Heavy tape repairs around the top and bottom edges, wraps, and spine. Tape repaired from the inside and out. Front panel, spine, and rear panel have darkened over time. Both flaps have retained their original bright yellow cover and are in very good condition. Please see photos for a better understanding of the dust jacket’s condition.
Book: Very good to near fine condition. Boards are lightly rubbed. Top and bottom board and spine edges are darkened. Spine is ever so slightly cocked. Text block edges are toned. Previous owner’s name is inscribed in ink on the front pastedown. Minimal foxing throughout the book. All pages present, however lightly toned. Pages show occasional minor defects such as small chipping.

7.75 x 1.125 x 5.5 in