Q: I have a facsimile copy of a book called Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, published by Jonathon Cape. Is it of any value?
Mrs A
A. Not really, as replicas seldom attract collectors. The original Mrs Beeton book was published in the early 1860s, and original copies in good condition can be worth several hundred pounds. However, the book was endlessly re-issued, growing thicker each time, and later editions are seldom worth more than £20-£30. The replica edition you mention may have been published about 40 years ago to mark the centenary of original publication, but its value is very little, perhaps £5 or so.
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