[Rarebooks] FS: "Home Referencer," Vol 1, No 1

[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.  8" x 5.25". Very Good
condition.

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.

The fragile wrappers and text block are in remarkably sound condition.
[WorldCat locates only the San Francisco Public Library copy.]   $40.00

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