A practical mid-century classic built for real-life cooking—quick meals, helpful basics, and vintage illustrations throughout. Spiral bound so it stays open on the counter while you cook.
Quick Specs
∙ Title: Betty Crocker’s New Good and Easy Cook Book
∙ Author: Betty Crocker (General Mills)
∙ Edition/Printing: First Edition, Sixth Printing
∙ Copyright: 1962
∙ Genre: Vintage Cookbook, Mid-Century Cooking, Easy Meals, Meal Planning
∙ Format: Spiral/ring bound hardcover
∙ Pages: 192
∙ Size: 10 x 9 x 0.25 inches
∙ Language: English
∙ ISBN: None
∙ Illustrated by: Rudi Trautmann
∙ Publisher: Golden Press, New York
∙ Era: 1960s
∙ Materials: Hardcover boards, printed paper cover, metal spiral binding
What You’ll Find Inside
∙ Quick, time-saving recipes using classic convenience foods plus easy scratch options
∙ Sections organized by meals (great for planning)
∙ Practical “how-to” pages (breakfast basics, sandwich making, etc.)
∙ Color photos + charming mid-century illustration style
∙ Retro entertaining ideas and party snack inspiration
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Cover shows noticeable sticker/label residue at top front and general shelf wear. Spiral binding is intact; book lays flat. Interior is clean/readable overall with some visible spotting/marks on select pages (including brown marks near top margin on one dessert page). Paperclip shown in photos used as a marker (may leave light impression/mark).
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
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The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
