Description
Kaplun, Lillian (1906 – ). For the Love of Baking. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: The Arcadian Press | Alain Seidlitz Ltd., 1960. First Edition, First Printing. pp. 127. Slim 8vo., measuring 6″ x 9″ (23 cm). Bound in lovely, and intricately ribbed cream cloth over boards with blind-stamped floral motifs, and navy-blue lettering to the front board. Black and white photographic frontispiece of two sweet dishes. Preface with a facsimile signature of the author. A rich selection of recipes for all manner of baked foods, and dainties. Sections include: Muffins, Basic Baking Powder Biscuit, Quick Breads, Bars or Squares, Mandel Bread, Pies, Tarts, Meringues, Fillings, Frostings and Toppings for Cakes, Sauces, Passover Cakes and Pastries, Butter Cakes, Honey Cakes, Chocolate Cakes, et al. Very light edgewear, some bumping to the corners, ink name to the spine and ffep otherwise, contents bright, clean, and unmarked; near fine. Scarce in commerce and in such lovely condition. Hardcover.At time of cataloguing not in McGill, University of Texas, Cookbook Collection. Corresponds to OCLC #36571677. (#1642) $195.00