[Rarebooks] FS: Homemaking & Housekeeping advice

[Bob Petrilla]

Buchanan, H.C. & Co. THE HOME REFERENCER: Contains Practical Aids for the
Better Development of the Home Life and the Social Improvement of the
Family. The Eureka Library, No. 1, Vol. 1. NY: H.C. Buchanan & Co., Ca.
1892. First Edition. 32pp, printed on pulp paper. This first issue
includes: The Model Cook Book; Home Referencer Practical Hints; Farmer's
Handbook; Dictionary of Facts; Secrets & Mysteries; Budget of Humor; Beauty
Hints; Favorite Songs; Ten Popular Stories [on three pages]; "Ellie's
Sacrifice," a short-short story of two pages by Esther Serle Kenneth.  8" x
5.25".  Very Good condition. The fragile wrappers and text block are
sound.  [WorldCat locates only the San Francisco Public Library holding.]
$50.00



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