A Culinary Collection from Gaylord Opryland (2002 HC 25^th Anniversary Edition)

• Author:   Shirlee Lawrence-Verploegen

• Publisher:   Favorite Recipes Press Nashville, TN U.S.A. 2002

Shirlee Lawrence-Verploegen was the Buyer/Manager of retail sales for the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee in the late 1990s into the 21st century. After listening to guests searching for just the right souvenir in the Centers retail shops, this book was created. Not only do you find the most frequently requested recipes from their award-winning chefs, but it is a collection of general information, some history, a few facts and figures, and a bit of trivia about Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Coupled with the information are many colorful photographs of some of the marvelous attractions you can enjoy at the resort.

The last page is an order sheet not only for more copies of this book, but to have your favorite recipe shipped to you. This 2002 printing marks the 25th anniversary of this resort.

This copy was never open and used while preparing a recipe. The interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Hardcover has pale yellow laminated boards with gold decoration & designs front & spine, full color illustration on front cover, but no dust jacket. Condition: Fine (As New, but over 10years old)

• Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall, 195pp

• Condition: As New Hardcover w/o DJ – Privately Owner, 25^th Anniversary Edition

Copyright asserted without date. Stated edited, designed and manufactured in Nashville, Tennessee. This copy from 3rd printing 2002. I suspect each printing is a revised edition. LCCN: 96-092744. ISBN-10: 0-9654699-1-3. MSR = $19.95+$5.00 (shipping & handling for entire order).

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.

Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure

someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1^st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1^st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1^st edition. A collector

might desire this copy.

Thanks for looking!