{"product_id":"soupcon-cookbook-bundle-junior-league-chicago","title":"Soupcon \u0026 Soupcon II Vintage Junior League of Chicago Cookbook Bundle 1974 \u0026 1982 Spiral Community Recipe Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo classic Junior League of Chicago community cookbooks offered together in one colorful vintage bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoupcon: Seasonal Samplings from the Junior League of Chicago\u003c\/em\u003e (1974) and \u003cem\u003eSoupcon II: More Seasonal Samplings from the Junior League of Chicago\u003c\/em\u003e (1982) have long been favorites among collectors of regional cookbooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with hundreds of tested recipes contributed by Junior League members, these books reflect the entertaining and home cooking styles of the 1970s and early 1980s, from appetizers and breads to international dishes, desserts, seasonal menus, and elegant entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books feature durable plastic comb bindings that lie flat while cooking and distinctive color-coded pages that make browsing recipes easy. These sought-after community cookbooks remain popular with collectors because many recipes were never republished elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoupcon was first published in 1974 with 373 pages, while Soupcon II expanded the collection in 1982 with 387 pages and additional seasonal recipes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soupcon and Soupcon II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-community-cookbooks\" title=\"The Junior League of Chicago, Illinois\"\u003eThe Junior League of Chicago, Illinois\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974 and 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic comb bound softcover cookbooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume I: 373 pages; Volume II: 387 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 x 7 x 1 inches each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative black-and-white illustrations throughout\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\u003eBoth plastic comb bindings remain intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers remain bright with attractive graphics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean and highly readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipes are complete and ready for use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues to Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil writing on the first page of Volume I.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight shelf and handling wear consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor wear to covers and edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunior League cookbooks have become highly collectible because they preserve regional recipes and fundraising history while showcasing recipes that often never appeared in commercial cookbooks. The colorful Soupcon series remains one of Chicago's best-known community cookbook publications. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. 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