Esquire Cookbook 1955  Cook Book for Men Illustrations by Charmatz Dust Jacket

This is a 1955 Edition of the Esquire Cook-Book, the iconic Esquire magazine publication "for the pioneering male with a taste for fine food, and for the woman who wants to be the perfect hostess, here is a beautiful, unique and practical guide to the best in eating" (from the cover). This is a comprehensive hardback guide to cooking "literally soup to nuts", including charcoal cooking, cooking with wine, herbs, brandy and beer. CONDITION: Original dust jacket with small tears, missing areas and tape repair. Bound corners and edges of cover have a very tiny bit of wear, all pages intact, cover and spine in good condition, no detected stains or writing. Slight "old book" smell. Please see photo.