Nice book with a crease in the spine. Book is signed and inscribed by the author. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: A vintage cookbook by Miss Florence Hulling Apted, who founded a cafeteria style restaurant in St. Louis in 1930, as well as opening four more restaurants with her husband, Stephen Apted. While her cafeteria and restaurants closed years ago, longtime St. Louis residents have retained fond memories of her food. There is a website where you can search for recipes from vintage restaurants and cookbooks, and her recipes are still highly sought after. The book begins with 1 speciality from each off her 5 restaurants - such as Mushrooms Stuffed with Crabmeat Over Savory Rice, Boeuf Burgundy, Carrot Marshmallow Salad, Creamed Spinach and Cheese Blintz. Following this she features sections: A Good Beginning, Entrees for Epicures, Vegetables - Plain & Fancy, Salads that Satisfy, Bread 'N Butter, Desserts That Delight, Cakes-Candies-Cookies, Perfect Pies, and Beverages. A thoroughly delightful book to peruse - if you are a cookbook collector or a serious cook looking for a great dish.