Out of the Saltbox: The Savour of Old Vermont by Rasey, Ruth M - 1962

Rand McNally, 1962. Stated First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Stated First Printing in clean unchipped dust jacket, SIGNED by the author. Very clean light blue cloth boards with crisp black lettering on cover and spine. No bumping or wear. Binding is tight, pages and edges are clean and bright. A Christmas note from 1962 is neatly penned on the front free endpaper, stating that the author has autographed this book for the recipient. Inscribed and signed on the half-title page by the author as follows: "For Ethel Schultz with warm regards and best wishes for my fellow writer and Pen Woman, Ruth M. Rasey, December 15, 1962." Black and white illustrations by Kathleen Voute. 256 pages. Clean bright dust jacket is not price clipped, unchipped, diagonal crease on rear panel, no tears. Author photo and bio on rear panel. Enclosed in new archival quality removable mylar cover.

An authentic, nostalgic portrayal of American daily life in Vermont from Colonial times to the Twentieth Century, based on the author's diaries, family papers and letters, town records, and the personal recollections of old-timers.