Cookbooks Worth Collecting: The History and Lore of Notable Cookbooks, with Complete Bibliographic Listings and Up-to-date Values;

This is a practical reference guide to the history and lore of notable cookery books, with complete bibliographic listings and up-to-date values. Over 1000 listing of cookery books, from the simple to the more sophisticated, are included, with each listing containing bibliographic information and current values. The book offers advice on starting a collection, gathering information and locating mail-order sources.