# Old-fashioned herbs by Ruth Van Deman — resale value

**Old-fashioned herbs by Ruth Van Deman** — resale value from real closed eBay sales.

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-19. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Ruth Van Deman |
| Published | 1936 |
| Publisher | [United States Department of Agriculture] |
| Editions | 3 |
| Category | Cooking |

## Old-fashioned herbs resale value

**Old-fashioned herbs** by Ruth Van Deman (1936). Across 3 editions. Used-book value depends heavily on edition (first printing vs. reprint), condition, dust jacket, and whether it's signed. First editions and out-of-print titles command the biggest premiums.

### What drives the price

First editions/first printings, intact dust jackets, signatures, and unmarked pages are the top value drivers. Book-club editions and later reprints are worth far less.

## FAQ

**Is this a rare cookbook?**

It is one of three known editions published by the United States Department of Agriculture.

**What is the book about?**

It is a cookbook focused on old-fashioned herbs, authored by Ruth Van Deman.

**When was this book originally published?**

The original publication date for this volume is 1936.

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