{"product_id":"vintage-cookbooks-culinary-history-the-cookery-calendar-1927-hw-mcness-cook-book-1935-womans-world-m","title":"Vintage Cookbooks, Culinary History — The Cookery Calendar (1927) + H.W. McNess Cook Book (1935) — Woman’s World Magazine Co. | Illustrated Recipes, Culinary History","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"268\"\u003eThis is a two-piece \u003cstrong data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"288\"\u003eVintage Cookbooks, Culinary History\u003c\/strong\u003e lot—great for collectors who like their food history with real paper texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"268\"\u003e Included are \u003cstrong data-end=\"443\" data-start=\"419\"\u003eThe Cookery Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e (Woman’s World Magazine Co., Chicago) and \u003cstrong data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"486\"\u003eH.W. McNess’ Cook Book\u003c\/strong\u003e (Furst-McNess Company, Freeport, Illinois). You’ll find month-by-month “seasonable recipes,” cooking time tables, and classic American baking advice—plus a very ad-era McNess booklet with baking “secrets” and product tie-ins.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"829\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage cookbook bundle (2 softcover booklets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"961\" data-start=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"899\" data-start=\"890\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cookery Calendar \u003cstrong data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"917\"\u003e10 × 7 in\u003c\/strong\u003e; McNess Cook Book \u003cstrong data-end=\"961\" data-start=\"949\"\u003e9 × 6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"964\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\/printed booklets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicolor illustrated covers; interior black\/red text with color ad art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1203\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1109\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woman’s World Magazine Co., Inc. (Chicago, U.S.A.); Furst-McNess Company (Freeport, Illinois)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003e1927\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003e1935\u003c\/strong\u003e (copyright years shown in photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Cookbooks \/ Culinary History \/ Americana Advertising Cookbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003eCookery Calendar: 50 pages; McNess Cook Book: 63 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003cstrong data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated covers; interior recipe layouts; includes full-color McNess advertising art pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003eMcNess booklet includes “foreign recipes” pages shown with headings like \u003cstrong data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1880\"\u003eGERMANY\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1914\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003eESPAÑA \/ SPAIN\u003c\/strong\u003e (Spanish-language recipe page shown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003eColor advertising page shown: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e“Refreshing Drinks Quickly Prepared”\u003c\/strong\u003e with illustrated syrup bottles and dessert\/jelly suggestion text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eDealer recruitment page shown: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2133\"\u003e“More McNess Dealers Wanted”\u003c\/strong\u003e (as pictured).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2194\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy, honest vintage wear throughout—these are well-used ephemera-style cookbooks. Covers show strong creasing, edge wear, rubbing\/scuffing, and age toning; corners show rounding and small losses\/tears in places (see photos). The \u003cstrong data-end=\"2481\" data-start=\"2461\"\u003eMcNess Cook Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2519\" data-start=\"2485\"\u003ehole-punched at the top corner\u003c\/strong\u003e (visible on multiple pages) and includes a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2577\" data-start=\"2563\"\u003ename stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e on the “Refreshing Drinks” page: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2675\" data-start=\"2611\"\u003e“LEO. M. SARTWELL \/ The McNess Man \/ Birch Run, Mich. RFD 1”\u003c\/strong\u003e (as pictured).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2738\" data-start=\"2695\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2980\" data-start=\"2740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2980\" data-start=\"2742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2765\" data-start=\"2742\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2765\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-end=\"2863\" data-start=\"2860\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-end=\"2922\" data-start=\"2919\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3003\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3155\" data-start=\"3004\"\u003eEstate history: Not provided.\u003cbr data-end=\"3036\" data-start=\"3033\"\u003eName\/mark visible: \u003cstrong data-end=\"3119\" data-start=\"3055\"\u003e“LEO. M. SARTWELL \/ The McNess Man \/ Birch Run, Mich. RFD 1”\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped on one McNess page (shown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003eAbout the Author \/ Maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003eWoman’s World Magazine Co., Inc. (Chicago)\u003c\/strong\u003e issued \u003cem data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eThe Cookery Calendar\u003c\/em\u003e as a tested-recipe and menu-planning guide (publisher credit shown on cover and interior pages). \u003cstrong data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003eFurst-McNess Company (Freeport, Illinois)\u003c\/strong\u003e published the \u003cem data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003eF.W. McNess Cook Book\u003c\/em\u003e as a branded cookbook with recipes plus product-forward kitchen tips and advertising art (multiple interior ad pages shown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003eOne lot, two eras—perfect for collectors who like their culinary history with real patina.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003eDisclaimer (Shopify)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3966\"\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with clean, dry hands. Store flat or upright with support, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.\u003cbr data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4174\"\u003ePlease note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4240\" data-end=\"4265\"\u003eAbout Reading Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4436\"\u003eAt Reading Vintage, I curate one-of-a-kind treasures for book lovers, decorators, and collectors—including vintage books, retro bookends, and charming collectible pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53688709742881,"sku":"saq1791383619038","price":25.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/7950\/1089\/files\/vintage-cookbooks-culinary-history-the-cookery-calendar-1927-hw-mcness-cook-book_1.jpg?v=1791383625","url":"https:\/\/caverra.shop\/products\/vintage-cookbooks-culinary-history-the-cookery-calendar-1927-hw-mcness-cook-book-1935-womans-world-m","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}