I flipped through a copy of the antique trader collectible cookbooks price guide to see if my out of control collection of cookbooks had any value besides their wealth of recipes. An archive of 3,000 vintage cookbooks lets you travel back through culinary time. Old, rare, classic, vintage, antique and collectible cookbooks can be a hidden source of instant cash. Take two of our top sales leruths restaurant front door back door cookbook and johnny mathis cooking for your alone. While mint condition cookbooks will still bring high prices from collectors, dont disregard that cookbook because of an egg yolk drip or a coffee stain. In the same way, certain cookbooks have stood the test of time and continue to teach us as reliable companions in the kitchen.
Make offer vintage the art of cooking and serving cookbook 1929 1920s housewife mccalls. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Vintage cookbooks offers old vintage cook books, outofprint recipe cookbooks including antique cooking pamphlets plus early american vintage kitchen dishes and bakeware. Vintage cookbooks by betty crocker, lila wallace, and fannie farmer have enjoyed a collecting spike. Dickinson now out of print but available through online booksellers, the decoration or subject matter often has more to do with the collectible nature of these items than the recipes these books contain. Ive contacted amazon, included personal photos of the two cookbooks, and amazon has not made the correction. Even the most widely used cookbooks from the 1950s and 1960s can command high prices. Enjoy looking, if you have questions or would like any additional information about a cookbook, please contact me.
We get many requests at cookbook village from collectors asking about the value of one of their cookbooks or entire collection. While butter stains might depreciate the value of a first edition from charles dickens or virginia woolf, when it comes to cookbooks, collectors know these books were often used, so stains. This post focuses on the top 10 cookbooks to make sure to include in a cookbook collection. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Recycle old cookbooks donate, sell, repurpose kitchn. And a gill, now just used to measure alcoholic drinks in great britain, used to be a common measurement in cooking, about 4 ounces. Vintage the 60 minute chef cookbook 1947 1940s housewife post wwii era recipes. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985.
Most vintage cookbooks have some remnants of dirt, minor damage, etc. A guide to american vintage cookbooks estate sale blog. And feel free to borrow any of the books in my collection and dont even bother returning them. Cookbooks, booklets, and pamphlets that focus on one aspect of cooking like grilling or baking retain high values today. Until the 1800s, most cookbooks were written for chefs by other chefs. The demand for rare cookbooks is fuelled by the fact they are so hard to find, especially in good condition. There is no fast or simple way to derive the values of collectible cookbooks, but. Antique, vintage and collectible american cookbooks published in the united states during 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s are here, along with many first edition antique cookbooks. Make offer vintage metropolitan cook book metropolitan life insurance 1948 edition. Please accept the suggested values in the spirit in which this guide is. The wrong photo is shown for this book, if it is for the 1950 betty crocker picture cook book. The worlds largest cookbook collection serious eats. Additionally, it includes hundreds of tips and tricks as well as a foreword written by john moeller, white house chef from 1992 to 2005. Two experts explain how to care for your vintage cookbooks.
You will never believe the wide range of inventive and innovative recipes that these two paris trained gourmet magazine food editors turned authors came up with for all. Find vintage cookbooks and cook book vintage recipe selections from vintage kitchenware to pots and pans. If it is for the 1961 betty crocker new picture cook book, then the publication date is wrong. Some people actually like to use their vintage cookbooks in the kitchen, while others prefer to store them safely to maintain their value. It turns out that some of my oldest cookbooks, while theyve risen from their sticker price or.
If you are looking for a fun cookbook try our vintage cookbooks. According to the price guide to cookbooks and recipe leaflets by linda j. Common books like the works of william shakespeare, prayer books, bibles and encyclopedias were printed in huge quantities during the victorian era and usually have little value. May 24, 2018 as we thought about who else to add to our own little collection of culinary obsessives, it seemed only fitting to find a collector of some kind, and thats how we stumbled upon sue jimenez, a retired forensic anthropologist who, according to guinness world records, owns the largest cookbook collection in the entire world. The cookbook genre as we know it today, however, was developed in the late 19th century by fannie farmer. Cook books 19501999 for sale shop with afterpay ebay. See more ideas about vintage cookbooks, vintage cooking and vintage recipes. This post focuses on the top 10 cookbooks to make sure to include in a. Make offer vintage betty crockers cookbook 1981 3rd printing 1980s housewife spiral cover. Top 10 most collectible cookbooks cookbook village. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. Mar 19, 2015 the cookbooks that came next were very different in naturethey were about throwing away the old attitudes, embracing new, modern conveniences, timesaving, and rather showoffy. Apr 11, 2019 while butter stains might depreciate the value of a first edition from charles dickens or virginia woolf, when it comes to cookbooks, collectors know these books were often used, so stains. There is no fast or simple way to derive the values of collectible cookbooks, but we are happy to share the methods we use to help you evaluate your own collection.
Here are 7 cookbooks that were published at least 25 years ago that are worth hunting down in a used book store. Fannie farmer, a cooking school director, is often credited with being the first to implement uniform measurements in recipes. Posted on august 28, 2014 by kevin carter we have a modest collection of cookbooks, both old and modern, as well as secondary resources related to the topic 18th century cooking here in my office. A lot of old cookbooks can be valuable worth a lot of money. Buy products related to old vintage cookbooks and see what customers say about old vintage cookbooks on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Buy products related to vintage cookbooks and see what customers say about vintage cookbooks on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Cookbooks after world war ii cookbooks, booklets, and pamphlets that focus on one aspect of cooking like grilling or baking retain high values today.
And if the prospect of exploring vintage titles piques your interest, then you can join bonnie this saturday, june 20, from 1. First editions have a higher value than later editions but this is true primarily only with vintage cookbooks or soughtafter collectibles. Vintage the art of cooking and serving cookbook 1929 1920s housewife mccalls. Besides many vintage cookbooks giving their own explanation of cooking terms for their era, has a page on vintage cooking terms and tips. This cookbook is the kind that should act as a mainstay in your kitchen, with recipes for every occasion imaginable. Here are a few vintage cookbooks that i have found interesting, i hope you do as well. Youll get a kick out of seeing american history through these cookbooks. Vintage recipes with cooking tips for home cooked meals. You can find out more information about collectible cookbooks here cookbooks part i and cookbooks part ii. Please remember that an old or antique book is not necessary valuable just because its old.
Recipe books and food books from this era, spanning american, british, australia, and canadian cookery. There are numerous receipts, which is an old term for what is now called recipe, quite commonly used until about the 1920s, although both words were used interchangeably for centuries. Aug 28, 2014 if youre interested in trying this, let me give you a head start. Beyond that, they tend to be incredibly stimulating from a graphic design perspective. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Aug 12, 2019 surprisingly, out of a stack of forty different vintage cookbooks spanning the early 1900s to the early 1980s, metas book was one of just a few that contained any recipes for fresh blackberries at all. The blender cookbook 1962 features over 275 pages of vintage recipes intended entirely for creation in the blender. Cookbooks from the 1700s to 1850s can command fourfigure prices, but anyone interested in starting. Once a book has gone out of print, it becomes increasingly difficult to find and its value increases as it becomes more collectible. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Its also a cookbook that can be used by new home cooks and professional chefs alike the book has the distinction of making it onto the barefoot contessas short list of favorite cookbooks. As we thought about who else to add to our own little collection of culinary obsessives, it seemed only fitting to find a collector of some kind, and thats how we stumbled upon sue jimenez, a retired forensic anthropologist who, according to guinness world records, owns the largest cookbook collection in the entire world. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. Kitchens and cooking have always been a central part of life and culture, so the historical information that can be gleaned from cookbooks is insightful and invaluable.
As with collecting any other type of book, first editions and limited editions of cookbooks can also be worth more than subsequent printings. See more ideas about vintage cookbooks, vintage and vintage cooking. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. As for books that list the value of cookbooks, i have them all. The original white house cook book includes more than five hundred recipes for soups, meats, vegetables, pastas, desserts, sandwiches, and more.
Jun 16, 2015 because she sells vintage cookbooks, bonnie generally has only one copy of each book on hand. Cookbooks provide a unique peek inside kitchens of the past. These vintage cookbooks make great gifts for those cook lovers out there. Make offer vintage the 60 minute chef cookbook 1947 1940s housewife post wwii era recipes.
Today im sharing a vintage cookbook price guide, featuring those that have passed through my hands years. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. First published in 1950 and reprinted many times, buyers recall their mother or grandmother using the book so there is a sentimental attraction. A good majority of cookbook collectors realize that perfect condition is a tall order when it comes to aging cookbooks.
Some will find them more inherently delightful than will others, but the historical value remains undeniable. This is also the category for truly rare cookbooks, and for those historic cookbooks with fairly limited first editions that are very difficult to find. You can easily learn how to sell these old cookbooks. Thats when upperclass women began writing cooking instructions for common families. Vintage cookbook s antiquarian and antique cookbooks and cook books, from outofprint, used reading copies to rare first editionfirst printing antique cookbooks. The nature of her business also means that the inventory on her shelves changes every single day, which is reason enough to come back for regular visits. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks.
One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked. It is important to find a good condition copy or the value will go down substantially. Even those of lesser value may sell for ten times the original price. Apr 23, 2015 whether youre a true collector or just love picking up old cookbooks at garage sales or thrift stores every now and then, there are some easy things you can do to preserve your finds for many years to come. May 4, 2012 classic vintage cookbooks from 1940 to 1959 many of them long forgotten and outofprint. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. In addition to the big, institutional cookbooks, you will find scads of others, some by region or by state. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Old, rare, classic, vintage, antique and collectible cookbooks can be a hidden. Around 1800, women started writing cookbooks with recipes and other tips for housekeeping. Find great deals on ebay for antique cookbooks and vintage cookbooks.
Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Welcome to my virtual library of 18th and early 19th century cookbooks. These are both simple community style spiral bound books. The best place to sell any used book for the most money flipsy. Please accept the suggested values in the spirit in which this guide is intended, i. The case for loving vintage cookbooks serious eats. The reasons for collecting old cookbooks vary and many of them have nothing to do with food. You know what people are actually paying for cookbooks and current price ranges. A special note on the featured cookbooks in this post. Unfollow vintage cookbooks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The cookbook genre as we know it today, however, was. Unfollow white house cookbook to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have an earlier 1950 betty crockers picture cook book rated on my blog, but the 1961 betty crockers new picture cookbook is the most valuable of all the betty crocker cookbooks. They may not necessarily be the most valuable of cookbooks as many antique cookbooks, signed cookbooks and cookbooks of present day often fetch higher prices, but these are are definitely the basis of a solid.