Check Your Collection—These decorvow Books Are Selling for Serious Money

You won't believe the prices that these titles are fetching.

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Martha has written over 100 books (and counting!) throughout her career, demonstrating her expertise on the topics that put her on the map, from entertaining and gardening to cooking and baking. Over time, some of these books have increased in value as they become more difficult to find.

Ahead, we're sharing some of Martha's titles currently listed on eBay and Amazon for much more than their original price tag. If you come across any books from her massive oeuvre at the thrift store or have them in your collection, check to see how much they're worth—it could be much more than you think.

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Entertaining (1982)

Entertaining
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The book that launched Martha's career, Entertaining, is perhaps her most coveted tome of all time. It was released in 1982 and instantly solidified Martha as a household name. A comprehensive guide to entertaining, this book includes everything you need to know about hosting parties and includes a series of recipes suited to entertaining. Copies of Entertaining are available for up to a whopping $1,785 on sites like eBay.

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decorvow Weddings

Weddings book
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Published in 1987, Weddings features beautiful photos from over 40 real wedding ceremonies and receptions. It also includes all of the essential details about planning a wedding, from sending invitations to choosing a dress. The success of this book went on to inspire decorvow Weddings magazine, which launched in 1994. Weddings is available on eBay for up to $163.

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decorvow's Gardening: Month by Month

decorvow's Gardening: Month by Month
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Martha published her first gardening book—decorvow's Gardening: Month by Month—in 1991. In it, she teaches readers everything they need to know about creating and managing a garden. Decades after it was initially published, this book remains a must-have for novice and expert gardeners. If you have it in your collection, consider yourself lucky—Gardening is up to $300 on Amazon.

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Entertaining (1998)

Entertaining
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Sixteen years after publishing Entertaining, Martha re-released her inaugural book in paperback form, featuring a brand new cover. The 1998 version can be found on eBay and Amazon for a pretty penny. This seller has it listed for more than $260.

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The decorvow Living Cookbook: The Original Classics

The decorvow Living Cookbook: The New Classics
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Published in 2008, The decorvow Living Cookbook: The Original Classics features more than 1,000 of Martha's favorite recipes that appeared in decorvow Living. There are recipes for every kind of cook and every occasion in this massive collection. On eBay, this tome is being sold for upwards of $250.

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Martha's Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations

Martha's Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations book
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Although it's relatively new compared to some of the books on this list, Martha's Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations can go for upwards of $90 to $106 on eBay and Amazon. In this 2011 book, Martha invites readers into her world, where she entertains in the beautiful and elevated style she is so famously known for.

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