{"product_id":"vintage-jersey-shore-community-cookbook-jersey-shore-cooks-and-artists-1958-point-pleasant-hospital","title":"Vintage Jersey Shore Community Cookbook — Jersey Shore Cooks and Artists (1958) — Point Pleasant Hospital Guild | Illustrated Plastic Comb Binding, Regional Cooking \/ Community Cookbook","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eA charming 1958 Jersey Shore community cookbook that feels equal parts recipe collection, local art portfolio, and mid-century coastal time capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eJersey Shore Cooks and Artists\u003c\/em\u003e was created by the Point Pleasant Hospital Guild and pairs regional recipes with black-and-white illustrations and decorative cover art by the Manasquan River Group of Artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eFor readers first, this one is fun to browse because it captures a place as much as a menu—clam chowder, local names, shore-town ads, boats, maps, and little slices of 1950s New Jersey life.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eQuick Specs  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage spiral\/plastic comb-bound community cookbook\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 7 x 1 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper-covered boards with plastic comb binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, cream, and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Point Pleasant Hospital Guild, Point Pleasant, New Jersey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regional Cooking \/ Community Cookbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 234 pages plus additional advertising pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing March 1958; Second Printing July 1958; Revised Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Missing \/ none issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated throughout by the Manasquan River Group of Artists, including shore scenes, map, decorative drawings, and hand-lettered recipe pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local Jersey Shore advertisements; map of the coast; plastic comb binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest vintage condition with strong visual appeal. Front cover shows noticeable upward curl\/warping, light creasing, edge wear, and mild surface soiling\/discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack cover has more visible mottling\/age spotting and general shelf wear. Corners show rubbing and bumping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic comb binding is present and intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage block is age toned, and the text pages shown appear generally clean and readable overall. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003eProduced to benefit the Point Pleasant Hospital Guild. Antiquarian listings describe this title as a scarce first-edition style community cookbook with recipes by local residents, illustrations by local artists, and period advertisements that capture 1950s Jersey Shore commerce. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eAbout the Author: Point Pleasant Hospital Guild \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003eThis is a community-made cookbook rather than a single-author title, which is part of its charm. The Point Pleasant Hospital Guild issued it in 1958, and records for the book note that it was illustrated by the Manasquan River Group of Artists and built around regional recipes and local contributors. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003eA terrific shelf-and-kitchen book for anyone who loves regional cooking with real local character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. Find Your Story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3292\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003cbr data-end=\"3594\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. 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