This is a great vintage cookbook "The Joy of Cooking" by Irma S. Rombauer. This edition is from 1946. This came from an estate in California. It is in great conditon, the cover is clean with a little wear. The pages are clean and free of stains. The only damage to the book is inside where the spine is separating , I believe this could be easily fixed by someone familiar with book repair.
This book was probably a wedding or shower gift. There is an inscription written inside, Dear Alice, May you find the right recipe for joy and happiness throughout your married years. Love, Ronnie and Nancy