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Vintage Glassware Collector Books & Mid-Century Home Reference Lot – Sunset, Culinary Arts Institute & More
Vintage home reference and collector book lot featuring mid-century and late 20th century titles focused on glassware collecting, cooking, gardening, and home design. Some titles include “Collectible Glassware from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s… Third Edition,” “Collectibles Glassware from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s… An Illustrated Value Guide,” “Sunset Family Rooms, Dens & Studios,” “Culinary Arts Institute Microwave Cooking & Casserole Book,” “New Western Garden Book,” and “The New Complete Book of Cookery.” Also included is Vol. Six of “The Bhagavad Gita” (1914 edition) in original paper binding. These titles represent a mix of popular American lifestyle guides and collector references widely used during the mid-20th century home and hobby movement.
Measurements (Approximate Ranges):
• Books: 7–11” tall, 5–8.5” wide
Condition: Vintage condition with visible shelf wear, edge wear, and aging to covers and pages consistent with use. The 1914 Bhagavad Gita booklet shows heavier wear to the paper cover and edges. Interiors appear intact with typical age toning.
Historical Note: Lifestyle and collector reference books surged in popularity during the 1950s–1980s as American households embraced hobbies such as glassware collecting, home decorating, and gardening. Publications from Sunset Magazine and the Culinary Arts Institute were particularly influential, shaping mid-century cooking and home design trends across the United States.
Estimated Value: $75
