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Where can I find the best website for buying vintage paperback cookbooks??

I've been collecting for over 30 years and can not find more reliable sources.


Go to ebay on their home page under categories click on the book or well-versed in and garden.
Krissy B | Dec 10, 2006

You can try e-Bay. Convergent old books and I have had some success moderate. Make sure you buy from someone who deserves a "history".
AMDG | Dec 10, 2006



Looking for vintage cookbooks pre 1960?

Does anybody recall anyplace besides ebay for me to look? Obvioulsy antique stores and flea markets. I have a few people that have postulated my some or sent them to me because they're just collecting dust at their house. They will be displayed in


I as a matter of fact find a lot at thrift stores. People clean out when they have empty nest syndrome and get rid of some great cookboks...husbandry store prices can vary but I usually get them from 50 cents to $5.00 for big ones in glaring shape.
tecvba | Aug 16, 2006



I have lots of vintage cooking magazines & cookbooks like "Food & Wine" & "Bon Appetit" that I want to sell.

Does anyone comprehend of a store or company in MA that will buy these used books & magazines? I don't mind delivering them.


If you find no other use for them, then cut out all the recipes along with the pictures. Assort them either by types or ethnic groups then put them in individual scrape books. They make great contain warming or wedding shower gifts to give. You can
prof610 | May 24, 7817



Looking for vintage pre-1960 cookbooks?

Does anybody be acquainted with of a good place where I can find them besides ebay? I have a few people that had some sitting around that just gave them to me or sent them to me. I'd like to mix it up a bit. I will be displaying the on a go under in


that sounds a Non-Standard real good idea. I think charity shops are your best bet. Try speaking to the workers in munificence shops, because these sort of books are the exact type that are trashed and dont even make it to the shelves.( i be informed,
selshine | Aug 16, 2006



What are some good places or bookstores to find obscure cookbooks?

I was the 'Meals on Wheels' childbirth guy for an older gentleman who lived alone, and one day, he invited me to go through his garage together so that he could find some things to sell, and to give to me as a thank-you.

I told him it


husbandry stores, garage sales, or estate sales.
ellogovna | Aug 09, 2009



Vintage menus and other food book discoveries

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