Des Moines, Iowa
Better Homes and Gardens Junior Cook Book 1955 First Edition 3-Ring HC Binder
Better Homes and Gardens Junior Cook Book from 1955 is a rare first edition hardcover three-ring binder featuring illustrated recipes by the Better Homes Test Kitchen. Published by Meredith Publishing in Des Moines, Iowa, this cookbook focuses on basic cooking techniques for the young g first time chef. With its charming illustrations and timeless red/white cover, this vintage cookbook is a must-have for collectors and cooking enthusiasts alike. This specific cook book is in really good condition — there is hardly any shelf wear and no vent edges. Some of the inside tabs are fragile and have worn down (see photo), and there is some staining, but it still has the plastic cover page liner.
Antique Holy Bible 1883 Holman Des Moines Iowa Printed VERY OLD Needs TLC
This product is an antique Holy Bible from 1883, made in Des Moines, Iowa. It is bound in leather and includes special attributes such as a concordance and illustrations. The Bible is in English and is an original print, making it a valuable and historical piece for collectors of religious literature. This particular copy would benefit from some tender loving care to restore it to its former glory.