Perfect for collectors or anyone with a sweet spot for retro dessert recipes! This pair of vintage booklets by Baker's—Baker’s Best Chocolate Recipes (1932) and Baker’s Favorite Chocolate Recipes (1943)—is filled with nostalgic recipes, frosting how-tos, and charming period illustrations.
Quick Specs
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Titles: Baker’s Best Chocolate Recipes (blue cover, 1932), Baker’s Favorite Chocolate Recipes (orange cover, 1943)
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Size: Blue: 7x5 inches, 60 pages | Orange: 7x4 inches, 108 pages
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Language: English
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Format: Stapled paper pamphlets
Condition Notes
Blue cover (1932)
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Cover wear: Multiple dark stains and smudges on the front and back cover
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Spine & binding: Stapled spine, and clearly shown in one photo that one staple is detached, leaving the top portion of pages loose but intact
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Interior condition: Visible water stains and age-toning on several interior pages (especially the first few); one image shows a tear near the binding edge
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Pages present: Despite wear, all pages appear complete and readable
Orange cover (1943):
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Cover condition: General edge wear, visible stain or smudge near the spine, slight warping at corners
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Interior: Pages are yellowed from age, but no significant tears or missing content were seen
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Binding: Tight and intact with no visible separation
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Extras: Includes promotional images and ads for Baker's chocolate products inside, all present and in good shape
Why You’ll Love These
- Classic chocolate dessert recipes from the Walter Baker kitchens
- Vintage advertisements and nostalgic packaging illustrations
- Perfect for framing, gifting, or recreating retro desserts
About the Publisher
Both pamphlets were published by Walter Baker & Co., Inc., a pioneer in American chocolate history, with roots dating back to the 1700s in Dorchester, Massachusetts. These booklets reflect their proud legacy and creative marketing in the early 20th century.
Disclaimer
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Please Note:
These pieces are an estate find and have been surface cleaned, but a more thorough cleaning may be desired.
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