{"product_id":"1965-the-fannie-farmer-cookbook-11th-edition-little-brown-illustrated-classic-cookbook-wilma-lord-perkins-vintage-kitchen-reference","title":"1965 The Fannie Farmer Cookbook 11th Edition | Little Brown Illustrated Classic Cookbook | Wilma Lord Perkins | Vintage Kitchen Reference","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Fannie Farmer Cookbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e (Eleventh Edition, 1965) is one of the most enduring and trusted American cookbooks, originally founded by Fannie Merritt Farmer and extensively revised in this edition by Wilma Lord Perkins. Published by Little, Brown and Company, this mid-century version continues the book’s legacy as a foundational kitchen reference, known for its clear instructions, standardized measurements, and reliable home recipes that helped define modern American cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis edition measures approximately 6.5” x 9.5” and contains 624 pages with many illustrations throughout. The drawings by Alison Mason Kingsbury add a distinctive mid-century visual character, blending practical instruction with elegant, scientific-style culinary illustration. The book includes recipes for everyday cooking as well as foundational techniques, making it both a working kitchen guide and a historical culinary reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFirst published in 1896 as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Boston Cooking-School Cook Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFannie Farmer Cookbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ebecame a cornerstone of American home economics and is credited with helping standardize recipe measurements in American kitchens. By the 11th edition, the book had been thoroughly updated for mid-century ingredients, appliances, and cooking methods while preserving the structure and clarity that made it famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis copy is in great condition for its age. The dust jacket shows light wear and fading, while the hardcover boards, binding, and interior pages remain clean and well preserved overall. There is normal age toning consistent with vintage use, but the book remains solid, readable, and highly presentable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1879 Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625287364863,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7023\/5903\/files\/682DC103-BD28-485A-B4F1-ECCF1923A6C3.jpg?v=1780480683","url":"https:\/\/1879books.com\/products\/1965-the-fannie-farmer-cookbook-11th-edition-little-brown-illustrated-classic-cookbook-wilma-lord-perkins-vintage-kitchen-reference","provider":"1879 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}