Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book 1st Edition Hardcover. Book is used and has signs of wear. See photos for condition. The pages and binding are still intact and ready for all your cooking needs. The product is a first edition of Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, originally printed in 1950 by McGraw Hill. It is a hardcover book in English, featuring basic and general cooking recipes. This edition is considered an original and has special attributes of being a first edition. The book is authored by Betty Crocker and is a collectible item for those interested in vintage cookbooks.