Maida Heatter’s Book of Great Cookies (1977) — Vintage Hardcover Cookie Cookbook w/ Dust Jacket + Handwritten Notes

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A beloved vintage cookie classic—Maida Heatter’s Book of Great Cookies (copyright 1977), packed with timeless recipes across drop, bar, icebox, rolled, and hand-formed cookies.

This particular copy is extra special: it includes handwritten recipes/notes on inside pages—a true “as found” vintage kitchen artifact.

Details

∙ Title: Maida Heatter’s Book of Great Cookies
∙ Copyright: 1977
∙ Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf (New York)
∙ Pages: 277
∙ Size: approx. 9 x 6 x 1 in
∙ Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
∙ Notes: handwritten recipes/notes inside (see photos)

Condition

∙ Used vintage condition with visible dust jacket wear
∙ Age toning to pages expected for vintage books
∙ Writing present inside (handwritten recipes/notes)
∙ Overall: a sturdy, shelf-worthy vintage cookbook with real-life character

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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.


Shipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)

∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)
∙Packed with our protective packaging standard
∙Ships in 1 business day
∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)

Disclaimer  

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.

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