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Pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1850-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+1 leaf)
Abstract:
A volume comprising pharmaceutical formulas and recipes for medicinal, hygienic, veterinary, and household purposes. The volume was probably written between 1850 to 1899 in or near London, England, possibly by a chemist or pharmacist.

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Pharmacy prescription book, 1882-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume containing over 2,000 formulas for prescriptions created by a pharmacy or druggist's shop in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom, spanning the years from 1882-1897.

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Dudley, Short & Company prescription books, 1907-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 volumes
Abstract:
Two volumes probably of several volumes of prescription books kept by Dudley, Short & Company a pharmacy serving Brighton, England area. The volumes are comprised of formulas for prescriptions spanning the years from 1907 to 1912.

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Clinton C. Cook formulary, approximately 1900 to 1940 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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Volume containing pharmaceutical recipes and remedies spanning the years from approximately 1900 to 1940 written in two hands. The first twenty-three pages are written by pharmacist Clinton C. Cook (1864-1914) and following eleven pages are written by Michael A. Jackson (1887-1955).

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Samuel Skevington formulary, 1836-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 8 leaves)
Abstract:
This volume is a compilation of medicinal, household, and veterinary formulas and preparations written and compiled by Samuel Skevington spanning the years from 1836-1874.

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Prescription book, 1863-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:
This volume is probably the second volume of several pharmacy prescription books kept by Brian Cowgill. The volume is comprised of formulas for prescriptions spanning five years from 1863 to 1868.

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John W. Wright receipt book, 1867-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:
A volume written by English chemist John W. Wright spanning the years from 1867 to 1925. The volume comprises pharmaceutical formulas for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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Edmund Bayley pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1830s-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volumes
Abstract:
Edmund Bayley was a chemist working in London, England, from at least 1839 to 1870. This volume, entitled "Edm. Bayley Process Book," contains 390 recipes for remedies for medical conditions and veterinary conditions, as well as some cosmetic and personal care products and household recipes.

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