Gastronomy 2021 Catalogue

29 B a u m a n R a r e B o o k s G a s t r o n o m y 2 0 2 1 Scarce Set Of Elizabeth O. Hiller’s Culinary Calendars, Circa 1915-20 32. HILLER, Elizabeth O. Set of Culinary Calendars: Sandwiches and Beverages; Luncheons Teas and Suppers; Salads, New Dinners for All Occasions; and Cakes, Fillings and Frostings. Joliet, Illinois and Chicago, circa 1915-20. Five volumes. Oblong octavo (5-1/2 by 11 inches), cord-bound as issued, original pictorial paper wrappers. $1400. Click for more info Early editions of these scarce and entertaining five culinary calendars filled with themed recipes (sandwiches, dinners, cakes, etc.)—one for each day of the year— compiled by one of the most famous food personalities in early 20th-century America. Elizabeth O. Hiller was a well-known “lecturer on household science” and Principal of the Chicago Domestic Science Training School. She gained early fame in 1905 as runner- up to Fannie Farmer in a competition to become the new columnist for The Women’s Home Companion . Hiller’s series of calendars, including those on salads, luncheons, sandwiches, desserts and cakes were all published by the P.F. Volland Company. The titles in this set include: The Calendar of Sandwiches & Beverages ; The Calendar of Luncheons, Teas, and Suppers ; New Calendar of Salads ; New Dinners for All Occasions ; and The Calendar of Cakes, Fillings, and Frostings. Without original boxes. Recipes laid into Salads and tipped onto the wrapper versos of Sandwiches & Beverages . Interiors generally fine, a bit of wear and soiling to wrappers including a few small corners torn away, tape to verso of corner of Dinners . Extremely good condition.