A vintage 1981 copy of House Specialties by Deanna House, a plastic comb-bound cookbook filled with practical family-style recipes. This copy includes the author’s printed recipe collection and appears signed on the copyright page.
Details
∙ Item: Vintage cookbook
∙ Title: House Specialties
∙ Author: Deanna House
∙ Illustrator: Not stated
∙ Publisher: Deanna House Specialties, Inc.
∙ Year: 1981
∙ Edition / Printing: Fourth printing, 28,000 copies in print
∙ Format: Plastic comb-bound softcover
∙ Dust Jacket: None
∙ Size / Measurements: 9" x 6" x 1"
∙ Page Count: 287 pages
∙ Cover / Jacket Colors: Brown, cream, yellow, black, and white
∙ Genre / Subject: Vintage cookbook, home cooking, family recipes, microwave and conventional cooking
∙ ISBN: 0-9610752-0-1
Notable Features: Recipes created by Deanna House; plastic comb binding; sections include soups, breads, beans, desserts, cakes, cookies, pies, frozen desserts, and fondue
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Plastic comb binding appears intact
∙ Pages appear clean, readable, and cookable from photos
∙ Cover graphics are bright and display well
∙ Includes many practical home-style recipes
Issues / Wear
∙ Light cover rubbing and shelf wear
∙ Minor page/corner wear from age and use
∙ Light age toning to pages
∙ Appears signed, but signature authenticity is not verified
Plot / Content Overview
House Specialties is a home-cooking recipe collection by Deanna House, featuring approachable meals, breads, soups, desserts, microwave tips, and family-friendly dishes. The recipes lean practical and everyday-useful—the kind of cookbook meant to sit open on the counter, not just look cute on a shelf.
Collector's Notes
A nice find for collectors of vintage regional cookbooks, Michigan cookbooks, and plastic comb-bound recipe books. The author connection and possible signature add a little extra “well now, that’s interesting” charm.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and 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.
