Patricia Eddie Edwards - Antique Trader Collectible Cookbooks Price Guide

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Vintage Magazines Price Guide Contents Listed alphabetically by author (or publisher), this section includes a broad category of commercially published cookbooks Included are many of the better-known cookbooks by Betty Crocker, Better Homes and Gardens, and Pillsbury, to name a few Listed alphabetically by state Sometimes referred to as community cookbooks, fundraisers or spirals Cookbooks in this section were created by a church, community or service group and are comprised of favorite recipes contributed by organization members Listed alphabetically by product name (for example, Crisco or Jell-O) or company name (for example, Heinz or Nestl) Advertising recipe booklets are primarily stapled booklets published by food or appliance manufacturers They promote the use of food products, or instruct new users Acknowledgements Our special thanks to: Kimberly Kaye for her talented research and writing of many of the author introductions. Lynne Olver at www.foodtimeline.org for her creative and generous research help.

Welcome to the Guide Whether youre just starting a collection, or are a seasoned connoisseur of culinary literature, youll find this guide a valuable resource for identifying, pricing and learning about 20th-century American cookbooks published from the late 1800s up to about the 1970sa rather large slice of publishing history filled with rich examples of culinary art, culture, trends, humor and, of course, recipes for some great food. As owners of OldCookbooks.com, one of the largest online bookstores specializing in vintage, used and out-of-print cookbooks, and with over 15,000 cookbooks and recipe booklets in our current stock, we have edited our selections, focusing on those titles that have either maintained their popularity or have grown in demand in our experience as vintage cookbook dealers. In addition to providing estimated market values for hundreds of cookbooks, this guide includes: Over 800 color photos for easy identifi cation Interesting tidbits about cookbook authors, publishers and food product companies Helpful tips for cookbook collecting and care A handy title index The basics of how to evaluate and understand cookbook condition An overview of the qualities that determine a cookbooks desirability and value About Values Values found in this guide are estimated retail values, presented as a range of prices based on condition. For example, a value range of $5-$25, would reflect the difference between a book in okay condition versus a copy in very good condition. Collecting Cookbooks as a Hobby Advice for Beginning Collectors Our best advice is probably true for collecting anythingcollect what you find interesting, meaningful, fun or important. A Recipe for Success Try to buy books with dust jackets whenever possible. A Recipe for Success Try to buy books with dust jackets whenever possible.

A dust jacket not only protects the book, but it often provides hard-to-find information about the author or the cookbook itself. Dust jackets are often missing from older cookbooks and, when intact, instantly add value. Buy the best condition you can afford. Buying a book in cooking copy condition is a good idea only if you intend to use it in the kitchen, or consider it a placeholder in your collection. Store your cookbooks out of the kitchen, out of the basement and out of the attic. Even the cleanest kitchens tend to be a challenging environment for a book (grease, smoke, moisture, humidity, etc.) And weve seen a lot of great old books ruined by insects, moisture, heat and other effects of improper storage.

If you intend to use the cookbooks you purchase, consider buying the best copy you can afford and buying another one in marginal shape for the kitchen. Buy from reputable dealers who know cookbooks, know how to describe them and off er a money-back satisfaction guarantee. Focus your collection on a particular sub-category or passion. This might be anything from a collection of cookbooks from your region to a collection about confections, cakes or cocktails. From a buyers point of view, focused and complete collections are more desirable than a disparate gaggle of books. From a collectors perspective, it will make your treasure hunting more manageable.

What Makes a Cookbook Collectible? Its a question we are often asked, and one for which the answer depends on whos collecting and why. Besides those who just want to find great recipes and make good things to eat, there are those who collect books based on value, and some wanting to preserve or explore a culture, a style or a place. Others just love reading interesting cookbooks (as some do novels). Collectible is in the eye of the beholder, whereas value, in simple terms, is more a measure of how much one is willing to pay for it. The special charm of collecting cookbooks is that there is an enormous range of sub-categories of interest, making most cookbooks desirable, though not necessarily valuable.