1945 historical cook book in mint condition, with its original sleeve. Over 100 pages of chic recipes such as the Eggs Colony, served with crab meat and Sherry. Author Iles Brody wrote this fascinating book on the famous New York City « The Colony » bistro where stars used to hang: Marlene Dietrich, Richard Nixon, Ernest Hemingway, Frank Sinatra, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Orson Welles, Grace Kelly and more. Liquor was served at The Colony during prohibition and it was the first establishment in NYC to get air conditioning and serve Dom Perignon champagne. Hardcover, original sleeve shows age, 296 pages, 8 X 5 1/2 inches. Published by Greenberg in New York City.