Vintage Community & Regional Cookbooks — Virginia Cookery (1957) + Negaunee Historical Society Cookbook (1994) + Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook | Annotated Set, 3 Books
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Build a little kitchen history in one grab. This three-book bundle brings together a hefty 1957 Virginia Cookery—Past and Present (with handwritten recipes and clipped inserts), a 1994 Negaunee Historical Society Cookbook from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook (edited by U.S. Senator Bob Griffin).
It’s a real-life snapshot of regional and community cooking—church suppers, family favorites, and U.P. heritage bakes—ready for your shelf and your stove.
Quick Specs
- Item Type: Set of 3 vintage cookbooks bundle (comb-bound + saddle-stitched + softcover)
- Size: Each approx. 9 x 6 in. (Virginia Cookery thicker @ ~1.75 in.); page counts below
- Material: Paper; comb/spiral (Virginia), cardstock/paper wraps (others)
- Color: Multicolor wraps; aged paper tones
- Origin or Maker:
- Virginia Cookery—Past and Present, Woman’s Auxiliary of Olivet Episcopal Church, Franconia, VA (1957)
- The Negaunee Historical Society Cookbook, Negaunee Historical Society, MI (1994)
- Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook (editor Bob Griffin), Michigan (date not stated)
- Year or Era: 1957; 1994; not provided (Marge Griffin)
- GENRE: Community & Regional Cookbooks; American Culinary History
- Language / Pages: English — 449 pp (Virginia); 44 pp (Negaunee); 32 pp (Griffin, incl. notes page)
- Identifiers: LCCN 57-8583 (Virginia Cookery); others not provided
Edition & Features
- Illustrations/Plates: Text recipes; occasional photos/clip-ins (see images)
- Extras: Virginia Cookery includes numerous handwritten recipes + newspaper recipe clippings tucked in.
Condition Overall Grade: Good (set)
Highlights: Complete set; wonderfully annotated Virginia volume; strong reference value; instant shelf appeal.
Noted Flaws:
- Virginia Cookery (1957): Front cover detached from comb spine; general edge/cover wear; toning; expected kitchen use; fore-edge dusting; clip-ins and penciled recipes throughout (“as found”).
- Negaunee Historical Society (1994): Light handling; water stains on back page per photos.
- Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook: Light handling/edge rub; blank notes page present.
See all photos; sold as pictured.
This set includes a 1957 Virginia Cookery with handwritten recipes and newspaper clippings tucked inside, and it suits a community cookbook shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
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