What did the book say ?? I found several similar but not this exact one !! All were made in Japan and had the basket type handle !! Because your jar is missing so much paint,,value may not be as much as SophieMarie`s links are asking !! Cookie jars used to be one of the hot collectables but prices have dropped quite a bit in the last few years !!

thank you for your responses – I have found a reference in Black Americana: Price Guide
By Kyle Husfloen page 75

Anything written on the bottom ?? Many of the basket handle types were made in Japan !!