{"product_id":"texas-cookin-barry-smotherman-cookbook","title":"Texas Cookin Cookbook by Barry Smotherman Spiral Bound Texas Recipes Author Inscription","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Texas Cookin cookbook by Barry Smotherman is a comb bound collection of Texas recipes, including chili, meat dishes, regional favorites, and the author's own cooking commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean interior, colorful Texas cover, and handwritten inscription make this a useful regional cookbook with a little history still inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Vintage Church \u0026amp; Community Cookbooks collection\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-community-cookbooks\"\u003eSpiral Bound Cookbook\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Cookin: A Collection of Fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barry Smotherman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover cookbook with red plastic comb binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 201 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas shaped cover illustration, regional recipes, chili recipes, and handwritten inscription on the dedication page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches x 6 inches x 1 inch\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\u003eThe red plastic comb binding is complete and does not appear cracked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages are present and the recipes remain clean and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo food stains are visible or noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bright cover artwork remains clear and colorful.\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 upper corner of the cover has a slight bend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is handwritten ink on the dedication page, including an inscription that reads “Happy Texas Cookin! Barry Smotherman.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe handwriting appears consistent with an author inscription, but the signature has not been authenticated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional handwritten ownership or organization information appears below the dedication.\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. 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