Two recipe books
Updated August 9, 2026
| Lot number | 140 |
| Auction | Mid Summer Sale |
| Date | August 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Estate Sales of East Texas |
| Location | Tyler, Texas |
1. Pillsbury’s Best 1000 Recipes: Best of the Bake-Off CollectionPublication Year: 1959Publisher: Published by Consolidated Book Publishers.Details: This iconic 608-page hardcover was released just in time for the 10th anniversary of the historic Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest. It serves as a comprehensive facsimile collection bringing together 1,000 of the original prize-winning recipes, classic tips, and nostalgic mid-century illustrations from the competition's first decade.2. The Encyclopedia of Cooking (In 24 Volumes)Publication Year: 1949 – 1954Publisher: Edited by Ruth Berolzheimer and published by Consolidated Book Publishers.Details: Rather than a traditional single-bound text, this collection was originally compiled as a multi-part series of individual softcover booklets or pamphlets. It is housed inside its distinctive, heavy-duty three-ring catalog binder. The exhaustive set breaks down culinary topics by volume, spanning individual booklets dedicated specifically to meats, salads, pies, cookies, and everyday meal planning.
