First published by Viking Press in Nov. 1944. Second printing in Dec. 1944. 150 pages including index. “A book of home cooking for America -based on the food of the Near East. Delicious and unusual meals at low cost and easily prepared.” Blue cloth cover is toned on the spine with frayed spine caps but clean, bright, and in good condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Pages are lightly toned but clean and near pristine. Dust jacket in poor condition and is heavily tattered, torn, and chipped.