This is peak mid-century hostess energy in one cheerful, ring-bound volume: Betty Crocker’s Party Book, packed with party plans for the whole year—birthdays, holidays, picnics, and more.
Inside you’ll find menus, decorating ideas, and practical “how-to-do-it” tips alongside recipes (the cover promises 500+).
The illustrated spreads are pure 1960 fun—helpful, charming, and very display-worthy.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Single book (ring-bound cookbook / entertaining guide)
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Size: 8 × 6 × 1.50 inches
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Material: Hardcover-style boards with metal ring binding
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Color: Bright yellow illustrated cover; teal/blue endpaper
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Origin or Maker: Golden Press • New York
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Year or Era: 1960
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GENRE: Vintage Cookbook
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Language / Pages: English / 176 pages
Edition & Features
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Condition/Printing: First Edition / First Printing
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Illustrated throughout; title page credits Anne and Harlow Rockwell (illustrators)
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Extras: Ring-bound “party planner” layout with themed sections (example pages shown: garnishing ideas, birthday party plans, Memorial Day picnic ideas
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Very lovable, well-used vintage copy. Noticeable edge/corner wear and rubbing to the covers. Spine/hinge area shows heavy wear and tear with fraying and exposed areas near the rings (see photos). Teal/blue inside cover has visible staining/spotting. Pages shown look readable and intact; rings appear present and functional.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
A true “use it, love it, display it” vintage party classic.
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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.
