FIRST EDITION HARD COVER | 'SUPPER AT THE MAXWELL HOUSE' | BY ALFRED LELAND CRABB | 1943
‘Supper at The Maxwell House’ by Alfred Leland Crabb, 1943 |
A novel of recaptured Nashville; Historical fiction
A printed copy of the infamous Christmas meal served at The Maxwell House on Christmas Day 1879 is included, as found tucked inside the book
The Maxwell House Hotel was at its height from the 1890’s until the early 20th century.
Its Christmas dinner featuring calf’s head, black bear, opossum and other bizarre delicacies became famous. The list of notable and famous guests include Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and no less than six presidents, including Theodore Roosevelt who coined the phrase ‘good to the last drop’ in reference to the cup of coffee he had at the hotel. hence, the Maxwell House coffee brand and slogan were born.
A Rare Edition; Hardback | The BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY | INDIANAPOLIS NEW YORK
6” W x 8.25” H x 1.5” thick
Almost antiquarian at 81 years old, this vintage book is ‘As Found’ with well loved original red hard boards with light blemishes and age related wear along edges; no dust jacket | book should be handled with care *see photos
‘Supper at The Maxwell House’ by Alfred Leland Crabb, 1943 |
A novel of recaptured Nashville; Historical fiction
A printed copy of the infamous Christmas meal served at The Maxwell House on Christmas Day 1879 is included, as found tucked inside the book
The Maxwell House Hotel was at its height from the 1890’s until the early 20th century.
Its Christmas dinner featuring calf’s head, black bear, opossum and other bizarre delicacies became famous. The list of notable and famous guests include Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and no less than six presidents, including Theodore Roosevelt who coined the phrase ‘good to the last drop’ in reference to the cup of coffee he had at the hotel. hence, the Maxwell House coffee brand and slogan were born.
A Rare Edition; Hardback | The BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY | INDIANAPOLIS NEW YORK
6” W x 8.25” H x 1.5” thick
Almost antiquarian at 81 years old, this vintage book is ‘As Found’ with well loved original red hard boards with light blemishes and age related wear along edges; no dust jacket | book should be handled with care *see photos
‘Supper at The Maxwell House’ by Alfred Leland Crabb, 1943 |
A novel of recaptured Nashville; Historical fiction
A printed copy of the infamous Christmas meal served at The Maxwell House on Christmas Day 1879 is included, as found tucked inside the book
The Maxwell House Hotel was at its height from the 1890’s until the early 20th century.
Its Christmas dinner featuring calf’s head, black bear, opossum and other bizarre delicacies became famous. The list of notable and famous guests include Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and no less than six presidents, including Theodore Roosevelt who coined the phrase ‘good to the last drop’ in reference to the cup of coffee he had at the hotel. hence, the Maxwell House coffee brand and slogan were born.
A Rare Edition; Hardback | The BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY | INDIANAPOLIS NEW YORK
6” W x 8.25” H x 1.5” thick
Almost antiquarian at 81 years old, this vintage book is ‘As Found’ with well loved original red hard boards with light blemishes and age related wear along edges; no dust jacket | book should be handled with care *see photos
