French Provincial Cooking First Edition
A first edition, first impression of French Provincial Cooking by Elizabeth David (Michael Joseph, 1960) is worth about $1,398 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $1,863 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published by Michael Joseph Ltd, 26 Bloomsbury Street, London, W.C.1, 1960” and “© copyright 1960 by Elizabeth David”, with no reprint or impression line.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,398
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,398 | $1,863 | $1,863 |
| Very good | $1,189 | $1,582 | $1,582 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of French Provincial Cooking.
✓ Copyright page: “First published by Michael Joseph Ltd, 26 Bloomsbury Street, London, W.C.1, 1960” and “© copyright 1960 by Elizabeth David”, with no reprint or impression line
✓ Title page: “Illustrated by Juliet Renny”, imprint London: Michael Joseph
✓ Dust jacket: colour photograph of a laid table (plate, wine glasses, blue check cloth), title in black on the white lower panel, “Food & Wine” on the back
✓ Binding: green cloth, spine label in red, red pictorial blocking of a bottle and dishes on the front board
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of French Provincial Cooking is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published by Michael Joseph Ltd, 26 Bloomsbury Street, London, W.C.1, 1960” and “© copyright 1960 by Elizabeth David”, with no reprint or impression line ✓ Title page: “Illustrated by Juliet Renny”, imprint London: Michael Joseph ✓ Dust jacket: colour photograph of a laid table (plate, wine glasses, blue check cloth), title in black on the white lower panel, “Food & Wine” on the back ✓… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of French Provincial Cooking worth?
- $1,189–$1,398 unsigned, up to $1,863 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Is a signed first edition, first impression of French Provincial Cooking worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Elizabeth David is valued at about $1,863, against $1,398 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of French Provincial Cooking?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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