Mid 20th Century Antoinette Pope School Cookbook - First Printing

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This cookbook was published in 1948 and is one of the few on the market that is a FIRST PRINTING. … Read more This cookbook was published in 1948 and is one of the few on the market that is a FIRST PRINTING. If you were to research this authior and bppk, you would find the following:

"...About the Cookbook
Authors: Antoinette and François Pope were pioneers in American culinary education. They ran the Antoinette Pope School of Fancy Cookery in Chicago, which gained national attention in the mid-20th century.

Publication Era: The cookbook was first published in the 1940s, with several editions released through the 1950s and 1960s. Your copy looks like one of the earlier hardcover editions.

Content: It’s known for its comprehensive recipes, detailed instructions, and emphasis on technique—ideal for home cooks aspiring to professional-level results.

Historical Significance
The Pope School was among the first to offer cooking classes to the public, especially targeting housewives looking to refine their culinary skills.

Antoinette Pope also hosted a television cooking show in the 1950s, making her one of the earliest TV cooking personalities—predating Julia Child." See less