{"product_id":"la-bouche-creole-ii-signed-cookbook-1985","title":"La Bouche Creole II Signed Cookbook 1985 Leon and June Soniat Spiral Bound Louisiana Recipes","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Bouche Creole II is a 1985 spiral bound Louisiana cookbook by Leon E. Soniat Jr. and June Soniat, with a signature reading “June Soniat” on the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical Creole cooking book covers soups and gumbo, seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, breads, desserts, and other dishes connected to Louisiana cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiral Bound Cookbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Bouche Creole II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leon E. Soniat Jr. and June Soniat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marlene Bettale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelican Publishing Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover with white plastic comb binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued with this format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 259, with blank pages at the back for notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-community-cookbooks\" title=\"Creole and Louisiana Cooking\"\u003eCreole and Louisiana Cooking\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and white illustrations, index, blank note pages, and a title page signature reading “June Soniat”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-88289-364-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 7 x 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean, legible, and ready to use in the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe white plastic comb binding appears complete and holds the pages securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe illustrated covers remain bright and present well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe title page bears a signature reading “June Soniat,” matching the name of the coauthor. The signature has not been independently authenticated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe covers show light rubbing and mild edge wear from handling and shelf storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe page edges show light age toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ink signature appears on the title page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegional cookbooks like this preserve recipes alongside the food traditions and everyday customs of their place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one suits a Creole cooking enthusiast, Louisiana cookbook collector, or practical cook who plans to use the recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature reading “June Soniat” gives this particular copy an added point of interest, though it has not been independently authenticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is clean, usable, and ready to lie flat beside the mixing bowl, which is exactly where a spiral cookbook earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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