Book: "Early California Hospitality" by Ana Begue Packman (Glendale: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1938). The orange fabric hardcover has the title, author, and publisher printed on the spine in black. White paper with black ink. The text of 182 pages includes a table of contents, a table of illustrations, a glossary, and an index. Subjects include the history, traditions, food, and customs of early California. Many recipes and instruction on how to make and use "essential native food products". Spine is faded. The paper has yellowed but is in good condition. Overall appearance is good. To my Dotty/Best wishes on your birthday/all my love - every day/G 3/30/45 (in ink). 125 - very scarce - the only/cook book published by/ Arthur H. Clark Co./Good California history/First Edition (in pencil).
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