1960 Betty Crocker's Party Book cookbook first edition MCM illustrated holidays

"Betty Crocker's Party Book" -- a classic party-planning book. First edition, printed in 1960. Great for a party planner or cooking enthusiast, or could also be used in scrapbooks or junk journals. DETAILS Published by Golden Press, New York. 146 pages, including an index. Hard cover with metal spiral binding. Cute illustrations by Anne and Harlow Rockwell. Measures 8" H x 5.75" W x 0.75" D SUMMARY (from the front and back covers) - "More than 500 recipes, menus and how-to-do-it tips for festive occasions the year 'round" - "This attractive book will show you how to plan and prepare for every kind of party: Christmas parties, picnics, Easter breakfast, club luncheons, wedding anniversaries, teen-age parties and many more." - "With almost every turn of the page, you'll find another party plan: some simple, some elaborate, some spur-of-the-moment, some very important." - "Suggestions for children's parties include games and activities." - "Helpful how-to-do-it instructions and diagrams supplement the decorating tips. Vividly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and drawings." CONDITION Acceptable preowned condition. Clear signs of age and use, including shelf wear, spots of discolouration and one loose page. Still a fun and interesting piece of nostalgia. Please see the photos.