Hardcover
The flap on this 1949 cookbook by the then-famous (via radio and television) "Mystery Chef" (in actuality, one John MacPherson) boldy claims that "with this book, you should never have a failure in cooking," in spite of (or precisely due to) the fact that "the Mystery Chef is NOT a professional cook—he is a yachtsman, horseman, and business executive who took up cooking as a hobby when a bachelor." It's got everything from Eggs Poached in Cream to German Sauerbraten mit Kartoffel Klosse, along with little tips and tidbits of wisdom for bachelors and bachelorettes—circa 1949 and for all time. Our copy is autographed by the man himself!