Tips to collecting valuable cookbooks, what collectors feel the books are worth. First published in 1950, betty crocker s picture cook book is now reprinted in all its old fashioned glory. Top 10 most collectible cookbooks cookbook village. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. Betty crockers cook books, historic american cookbooks vintage. It is important to find a good condition copy or the value will go down substantially. Signed betty crocker cookbook antiques roadshow pbs. A 2016 update of her iconic picture cookbook proves how betty crocker history continues to evolve, reflecting the interests of american home cooks with recipes for chicken tajine and an entire. The betty crocker new picture cook book, published in 1961 is the most collectible of the betty crocker cookbooks, according to the collecting website cookbook village. Make sure you match your own books to the same edition and printing. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. From her humble roots with gold medal flour to her everexpanding legacy as americas first lady of food and homemaking pioneer, weve combed through historic archives to share some of betty crocker s best vintage.
The persona of betty crocker was invented by the washburncrosby company which would later become general mills as a feminine face for the companys public relations. These are both simple community style spiral bound books. Today im sharing a vintage cookbook price guide, featuring those that have passed through my hands. Even the most widely used cookbooks from the 1950s and 1960s can command high prices. Cookbooks after world war ii cookbooks, booklets, and pamphlets that focus on one aspect of cooking like grilling or baking retain high values today. Vintage betty crocker s new picture cook book 5 ring binder golden press, 1987 printing spiral hardback book with wonderful illustrations as well as recipes. Betty crockers cookbook 1975 25th printing 5 ring binder. Also, research your cookbook s information, noting edition and printing. The most collectible betty crocker cook book a tale of. Please accept the suggested values in the spirit in which this guide is intended, i.
Vintage cookbooks by betty crocker, lila wallace, and fannie farmer have enjoyed a collecting spike. Betty crockers cooky book, first edition, circa 1963, sold for. Retro betty crockers 1984 chicken cookbook 1st printing. According to the price guide to cookbooks and recipe leaflets by linda j. Betty crocker is a cultural icon, as well as brand name and trademark of american fortune 500 corporation general mills. Betty crockers cookbook, 1969, 1972, white leatherette bridal. Editions of betty crockers cookbook by betty crocker.
The betty crocker cookbook is a cookbook written by staff at general mills, the holders of the betty crocker trademark. Were celebrating the very best of betty crocker s past every thursday and beyond. Historic united states cookbooks and cooking ephemera. I was very happy with my purchase, and will probably buy one for myself. 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. Betty crockers oldfashioned cookbook by betty crocker.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Vintage cookbooks by betty crocker, lila wallace, and fannie. Betty crocker s picture cook book was first published in 1950 by general mills. The puzzle picture was from a recipe made out of the book entries and a recipe card was included in the box. A facsimile reprint of the 1950 edition betty crocker s picture cook book was one of the first cookbooks i ever bought for myself. The character of betty crocker was created by the washburn crosby company in 1921 as a name to be used when replying. The 11th edition, now titled betty crocker cookbook, is one of the more than 250 betty crocker cookbooks published since 1950. Take two of our top sales leruths restaurant front door back door cookbook and johnny mathis cooking for your alone. Crocker for the late secretary and director of the washburn crosby company, william g. The reasons for collecting old cookbooks vary and many of them have nothing to do with food. Vintage is in, so most people should like this cookbook. Vintage betty crockers cookbook and revised edition.
There are many other old, valuable cookbooks of course. Interested in learning more about the recipes of betty crocker. The cookbooks and big red spoon betty crocker s picture cook book, first published in 1950, quickly became a national bestseller. Betty crocker s classic cookbook for children is backin an authentic reproduction of the original 1957 edition a whole generation of baby boomers grew up with betty crocker s cookbook for boys and girls, and they have helped to make it the one of the most requested titles in the betty crocker. Betty immerses you in a time when women were homemakers, cakes had at least two layers, and salad was iceberg lettuce.
You may be one of those people who have collected cookbooks over the years that ended up, used or unused, gathering dust on bookshelves or in boxes piled up in the attic, garage or basement. Butterscotch brownies epicurious, 2000 betty crocker s cookbook. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is tricky as often well loved cookbooks will have been will used and subject to high use in the kitchen. This is a first edition of the betty crocker picture cook book. 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. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. Betty crocker vintage cookbooks are a good example of this. This was a christmas gift for my mom to replace her falling apart 1970s betty crocker book. In celebration, an updated and expanded ninth edition of this american classic reminds us once again of the value of good old fashioned comfort food. Early editions of the cookbook were ostensibly written by the character herself. Vintage betty crocker cookbooks are books featuring recipes and cooking advice from the fictional character betty crocker, whose was invented by the washburn crosby co.
You can easily learn how to sell these old cookbooks. Others you may be one of those people who have collected cookbooks over the years that ended up, used or unused, gathering dust on bookshelves or in boxes piled up in the attic, garage or basement. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. An interesting sidebar is this book partnered with milton bradley puzzles in 1991. How to make money selling cookbooks online how to sell. Its has most of the old recipes and many more new ones. With more than 63 million cookbooks sold since 1950, betty crocker is the name readers trust for reliable recipes and great ideas. For many rare and collectible cookbooks, a first edition, first printing makes the difference.
Those old cookbooks and recipe leaflets grandma saved can be worth quite a. Betty crocker through the yearsbeginning in the top left corner with neysas portrait 1936, 1955, 1965, 1969. First published in 1950 and reprinted many times, buyers recall their mother or grandmother using the book so there is a sentimental. Except in the case of rare first editions, or limited print number, always opt for books in good condition. For over 75 years, betty crocker has provided advice to millions of americans through cookbooks, magazines and television. The original big red cookbook was immediately popular with a postwar audience seeking basic cooking advice and simple recipes that took advantage of several then. 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. Find some of her vintage cookbooks, like this one here, in the shop. The strange betty crocker history you need to know.
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