Vintage 1960s Cookery Books — GEC, McDougall's & Cooking for Pleasure

Classic mid-century cookery books for collectors, home cooks and vintage ephemera lovers — choose any title from the lot, sold individually. Filled with period recipes, charming illustrations and domestic inspiration from 1959–1960.

• Era 1960s
• Size Various sizes (individual titles vary)
• Material Paper, printed illustrations, cardstock covers
• Design G.E.C. (General Electric Company), Good Housekeeping “Cooking for Pleasure”, McDougall’s branded cookery — mid-century instructional layout, vintage photography and illustrated recipes
• Features Ideal for cooking inspiration, display or collection; contains period recipes, household tips and charming illustrations; great for gift-giving, kitchen decor or as a reference for vintage culinary techniques
• Condition Used without original packaging - item in good condition.
• Buying options Items sold individually - see buying options (styles)

About these vintage cookbooks

Each book in this selection captures the culinary tastes and home-economics sensibilities of the turn of the 1960s. The G.E.C. title (1959), Good Housekeeping’s Cooking for Pleasure (1960) and the McDougall’s book (1960s) offer a mix of practical recipes and period advertising — perfect for nostalgic cooks, set decorators or collectors building a mid-century kitchen library.

Why you’ll love them

• Authentic mid-century recipes and menu ideas reflecting 1950s–60s British home cooking.
• Vintage illustrations and layout that make great coffee-table conversation pieces.
• Collectable titles from notable brands and publishers with historical charm.

All items are sold individually; please select the specific title you want when purchasing. Each copy has been described as being in good used condition and will make a delightful addition to any vintage book collection or kitchen display.

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