•	Author: 	 Betty Crocker (aka General Mills, Inc.) •	Publisher: Golden Press Racine, WI U.S.A. 1989
This classic and beloved cookbook which has been used by generations of cooks is filled with dozens of recipes for appetizers, beverages, quick breads, yeast breads, cakes and frostings, cookies, candies, dessert, eggs & cheese, rice, pasta and cereals, meats, fish, poultry, main dishes, pies, preserves, relishes & garnishes, sauces, salads, soups & stews, sandwiches, and vegetables along with a section of helpful hints and cooking terminology. Filled with dozens of color photos and diagrams, this classic cookbook is a must-have for everyone.
Betty Crocker's COOKBOOK has the distinction of being the 6th book placed in the R.T. French Cookbook Hall of Fame. Through 1989, this was the all-time best-selling cookbook and continues to be a top selling cookbook today.
Hardcover has full color illustrated laminated boards, base red with white lettering, no DJ. This book has been carefully used in the preparation of meals. Scrape & scratches scars on rear cover, occasional splatters from recipes on pages, but wiped & kept clean. Recipes laid in, some copied then laid in so the book could remain closed while recipe was prepared. Pages are 5-hole punched, no pages are torn out, appears complete. Plastic page holders are complete & not broken. Book has been used but was cared for above average. Very Good Plus.
•	Size: 4to – over 9¾ - 12” tall, 432pp. •	Condition: Very Good Hardcover 5-Ring Binder, no DJ – 1986 (6th) Hardcover Edition, this copy from 7th printing in 1989. Always privately owned. No Ownership markings.
Copyrights 1986, 1978, 1969. This copy from the 7th printing in 1989 of the 6th edition, published 1986. ISBN: 0-307-09801-X (ringbound). LCCN: 85-82127. No MSR.
Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:
Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.” Booksellers need similar grading to describe this...
Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates with title still in print.
Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.
Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)
Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable.
Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.
1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.