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Rare Vintage 1959 El Paso Texas Community Cookbook - Foursquare Church

Rare Vintage 1959 El Paso Texas Community Cookbook - Foursquare Church

Regular price $22.00 USD
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Discover a piece of Southwestern history with "El Paso’s Treasure of Personal Recipes" (1959). Compiled by the United Foursquare Women, this rare community cookbook captures the mid-century flavor of El Paso, Texas. It features unique recipes credited to local families, whimsical hand-drawn section maps like "The Cookie Isles," and vintage local business ads. A charming example of 1950s Americana, it includes period advice on freezing vegetables and household tips from the era.

Please Note: This book is in distressed vintage condition. It shows significant water staining on the covers and page edges, yellowing/brittleness typical of age, and wear to the plastic spiral binding (some broken teeth). Despite the wear, the text remains legible and the graphics are delightful. Sold as-is for collectors, local historians, or junk journaling.

Item condition:
Poor to Fair vintage condition. Visible water staining and discoloration on covers and page edges. Paper exhibits tanning and edge wear. The plastic spiral binding is damaged at the bottom.
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