New York: John C. Rankin Company, 1892. Wraps. 64 pages. 24.5 x 21 cm.Official Catalogue for the United States Food Exposition, in commemoration of the discovery of America (1492), at Madison Square Garden, from October 1st to the 27th. Under the auspices of the Food Manufacturers Association. Full page black-and-white..... More

Spingfield, MA: 1896. Staplebound. The New England Homestead, a magazine published in Springfield, Massachusetts from 1842 to 1969 focused on Farming, Gardening, Livestock, Dairy Production, Agricultural Politics, and Veterinary Advice. This edition additionally focuses on Thanksgiving with recipes, a story of Thanksgiving in Old Nantucket, and a jolly tale for..... More

Boston: John A. Lowell & Co., 1888. Cards. 17 x 11 cm. Cover engraved by John A. Lowell & Co. portrays a Civil War Soldier, rear cover portrays an ad for the Central Hotel, No. 6 Canal Street, Providence R.I. Interior: Field and Staff listed, Bill of Fare including Breakfast..... More

1883. Stiff wraps. 4 pages. 9 x 7 cm. Charming embossed miniature menu. Sunday, June 29, 1883. The city of Moorhead, located next to the Red River, served as a transfer point for goods and passengers between the Twin Cities and Winnipeg. Originally a destination for the riverboat crowd, The..... More

Providence, RI: 1891. Cards. 16.5 x 11. 5 cm. Lunch & Dinner menu. Lunch featured Lobster Salad & Stewed Calf's Liver with Wine Sauce. Dinner featured Chowder, Baked Mackerel with Tomato Sauce, Fried Eels - Jewish style, Saratoga Chips, Clam Fritters, Soft Shell Crabs, Quahogs, Indian Pudding, Ice Cream, Watermelon..... More

New York: H. Dayton, 1858. Hardcover. 126 pages. 23 x 15 cm. Similar to earlier edition Ladies' Indispensable Assistant (1852) but with some medical updates and insights into vaccinations. Text provides guidance to recognize various illnesses with treatments with 14 pages listing the medical properties of plants. The Ladies' Domestic..... More

San Francisco: John H. Carmany & Co., Printers, 1875. Original wraps. The first 17 pages review various metal characteristics, accompanied by collection of instructions on manipulating metals. Recipes for fire works, baking, preserving, sacrament wine, and home remedies are listed along with various land measurements, and silver & gold worth..... More

Hardcover. 37 x 17 cm. 119 linen-backed leaves of manuscript notations and paste down documents. Peter Fahrney [1840-1905], president and founder of Fahrney & Sons Co., was born in Maryland to a family of herbal practitioners. His grandfather, known as Ole Dr. Peter Fahrney, was well known in the Boonsboro..... More

New York: M.B. Brown, 1881. Cards. 14 x 9 cm. folded, 14 x 18 cm. opened. Illustrated folding menu presenting a variety of teas, coffees, chocolate, and spices for sale. Joseph H. Stiner, along with his brother Jacob, were Hungarian-born immigrants, arriving in the United States in 1855 and successfully..... More

New York: Fowlers and Wells, Publishers, 1850. First American Edition. Hardcover. 23 x 15 cm. 318 pages. A fascinating look into the world of nutrition in the mid 1800's, including diet in American Prisons. Edited by Charles A. Lee. Owners inscription on title page: "Mrs. Francis J. Humphry - bought..... More

Baltimore: Thos. J Sheubrooks, 1896. Staplebound. 30 pages. 22 x 14 cm. Featuring illustrated local Baltimore advertising throughout. Introduction by Mr. Seidewitz, followed by six days of concerts by the 5th Regiment Orchestra, with Charles Weber - Musical Director. Rules of Governing the competition, award amounts and a full page..... More

S W Fores, 1802. Williams, Charles. Loose_leaf. A waggish sense of humor is presented here in this etching. A massive butcher presides in front of his stall, pointing out the benefits of a gargantuan joint of beef. His clientele, dressed in ostentatious costume look on as he points of the..... More