Miss Minerva's Cookbook by Emma Speed Sampson

Emma Speed Sampson is an interesting writer from the times when books were written in a series , her sister Nell Sampson had written four successful books when she came to live with Emma , at the time she was dying and asked Emma to continue her series. Upon her death Emma did that under Nell's Name which had been willed to her upon Nell's Death. At the age of 45 she wrote her first book , Molly Browns College Days not sure of the exact title and continued the Carter Girls and Tucker Twins under her sisters name. Series books at this time were paying 100 to 200 dollars for fifty thousand words.

She looked for a publisher and found a Chicago firm Lee and Riley , who suggested she write a sequel to Calhoun's successful novel Miss Minerva and William Green Hill. The novel was given the green light by mail and published under her name , she went on to write 11 novels in the series. Her husband died in 1920 and she wrote in several areas such as the Campfire Girls , Priscilla (for girls) several non series novels and also continued the Frank Baum series, MARY LOUISE, under the pen name Eidth Van Dame.

She was a staff writer for the Richmond News and also I believe was on the first board of censors for motion pictures in her home state. She passed away in 1947.

Now most of her books value in the 25 dollar to 75 dollar area , but in 1931 there was a rare book De Way to a Mans Heart , I believe that book is worth about 300 to 400 dollars , its a rare one of her books and its a crossover with the cookbook collectors , I dont know if this is the same book or another if so it might be very rare. I would go fishing at ebay put it up for 99 cents with a 1000 dollar reserve and a make offer button , see what you catch out there . Might have to go to a specialized auction but I would not sell under 250 dollars but suggest you research further and take your time before selling.

Rob and Michelle

Is there a sub-title on the dust jacket?