• Vintage 1963 "The New Good Housekeeping Cookbook" Hardcover Edition - The Mustard Seed Collection, The Seed
  • Vintage 1963 "The New Good Housekeeping Cookbook" Hardcover Edition - The Mustard Seed Collection, The Seed
  • Vintage 1963 "The New Good Housekeeping Cookbook" Hardcover Edition - The Mustard Seed Collection, The Seed
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Vintage 1963 "The New Good Housekeeping Cookbook" Hardcover Edition

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Vintage 1963 "The New Good Housekeeping Cookbook" Hardcover Edition
Step back into the golden era of mid-century American cooking with this beautiful 1963 edition of The New Good Housekeeping Cookbook, published by Harcourt, Brace & World. Featuring its classic two-tone slate blue and cream cloth-bound hardcover, this iconic kitchen staple is packed with thousands of kitchen-tested recipes, timeless culinary techniques, and nostalgic hosting guides.
This specific copy carries a beautiful touch of history—the inside front cover features charming, handwritten cooking notes from a previous owner, detailing ideas like "Fresh Peaches & Frozen Raspberries" and a personal "Best Hamburger" seasoning blend. It is a wonderful collector's piece that brings authentic retro warmth, character, and practical culinary inspiration to any kitchen shelf.
Why You’ll Love It
  • A Mid-Century Classic: The 1963 edition is one of the most beloved iterations of the Good Housekeeping series, highly sought after by vintage cookbook collectors.
  • Charming Handwritten History: The authentic pen-written kitchen notes on the inside lobster-illustrated endpapers add a lovely, lived-in nostalgic charm.
  • Comprehensive Kitchen Bible: Includes everything from classic mid-century comfort dinners and baking essentials to vintage entertaining etiquette and menu-planning guides.
  • Beautiful Display Piece: The vibrant blue cloth cover accented with white illustration looks exceptional styled on open kitchen shelving or a cookbook stand.
Specifications
  • Title: The New Good Housekeeping Cookbook
  • Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc.
  • Publication Year: 1963
  • Format: Cloth-bound Hardcover (No dust jacket included)
  • Language: English
  • Genre: Vintage Cookbooks / Culinary History
  • Dimensions: 10" x 7.25" x 2"
Condition Note
  • Good Vintage Condition: The cover boards and spine are structurally solid with strong binding. Shows normal signs of vintage shelf wear, edge rubbing, and light age-toning to the spine and pages. The inside front endpapers contain handwritten ink notes from a previous owner, adding unique character. Pages are clean and fully legible.

Product Specifications

Dimensions

Height 10 in
Width 2 in
Length 7.25 in

Weight

Product Weight 3.75 lb
Shipping Weight 3.75 lb