The American Domestic Cook Book for 1867, For Gratuitous Distribution
Albany, N.Y. Dr. Herrick & Co., [1866]. Wraps. 16mo (6 3/8” x 3 15/16”); 31pp; yellow wrapper, printing and small vignette within decorative borders on front, rear wrapper publisher’s ad; chipping to wrappers, light soiling, spotting, general wear; good plus. Located 5 in OCLC libraries. Good +. Item #1569
[ADVERTISING PREMIUM]. A small booklet of short, early style cooking recipes interspersed with health advice, ads for publisher’s health remedies, and testimonials from customers. There are a few advertisements for merchants, many in the state of New York. Dr. Herrick & Co. advertises as “manufacturing chemists” located at 62 & 64 State Street in Albany, N.Y., listing Herrick’s Pills, Harvell’s Powders, Herrick’s Kid Plasters, and Perrin’s Fumigator among their products.
Price: $75.00