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Elizabeth Landor recipe book, circa 1780-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 15 leaves)

Abstract:

Volume of eighteenth century recipes and numerations probably written an collected by Elizabeth Landor of Warwick, England.

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Hathiraj: the mighty one, circa 1930-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 1 pamphlet)

Abstract:

Typescript of a novel written between 1930 to 1939 by producer and film director, Peter Franklin (1900-1969?). Set in India, the novel relays the story of Prince Bahadur of Kahanistan and Hathiraj, a bull elephant.

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Manuale, Friedicus Ziegler Tontensis, 1833 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 21 leaves)

Abstract:

This volume written in German, was created in 1833 comprising a compilation of chemical formulas and preparations for apothecary use by Friedrich Ziegler. Included are pharmaceuticals used for medicinal and hygenic purposes.

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Scrapbook of a journey to India, Burma, and Sri Lanka, 1906 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Scrapbook kept from by an unknown person from a 1906 trip to India, Burma, and Sri Lanka. Contains handwritten descriptions and postcards pasted in the volume.

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Diary of a trip to Palestine, 1927 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A small volume containing the diary of a two month-journey through Palestine, Egypt, and Europe written by an unidentified person from Binghamton, New York in 1927.

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Louisa K. Berry Hartley scrapbook, 1863 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

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This volume comprises the scrapbook of images, clippings, and memorabilia created by Louisa K. Berry Hartley in 1863.

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Commonplace book, 1798 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume containing a collection of copied excerpts and quotations chiefly regarding the history of Great Britain, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire. The codex is written on 180 numbered pages by an unknown compiler. "Extracts 1798" is written on the spine.

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Clement Acton Griscom photograph album, 1887 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A photograph album comprised of portrait photographs from the University of Pennsylvania class of 1887 compiled by Clement Acton Griscom.

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Recipe book, circa 1849-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 4 leaves)

Abstract:

Volume comprising handwritten culinary recipes, household formulas, and medicinal remedies spanning the years from circa 1849 to 1892.

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Notes upon lectures by Dr. Meigs, 1834 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Seven hand-sewn bifolia comprising a volume of lecture notes on obstetrics recorded by an unknown student from April to October 1834.

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Hide and seek, or natural magic: a farce, 1846 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Paper volume containing a comedic, one-act play entitled Hide and Seek, or Natural Magic: a Farce written by John Baldwin Buckstone dated 1846.

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Mexican recipe book, circa 1907 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume containing 140 pages of handwritten recipes in Spanish by and unknown creator who lived in Mexico. The recipes were written around the year 1907.

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M. Alice Mason commonplace book, circa 1897 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprising excerpts from works regarding exercises of the body to enhance stage performance, acting, expression, and elocution. M. Alice Mason probably compiled the items in the volume around 1890.

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Livre de Chanson, circa 1920-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 11 leaves)

Abstract:

A volume of eighteenth-century French songs from the Acadian region of Kennebec, Maine compiled by Demerise Cowette between the years 1920 to 1930.

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An inventory & valuation for the purpose of fire insurance of the furniture, pictures, china, glass and contents, at Blackmore Park, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire: the property of his grace the Duke Gandolfi, circa 1915 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 1 leaf)

Abstract:

Oversize volume containing a typescript copy of the inventory and appraisal of the mansion at Blackmore Park, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire owned by Duke Alfonso Gandolfi Hornyold for the purpose of fire insurance. The inventory was probably compiled circa 1915 by Curtis & Henson, auctioneers.

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Der Ross Artzt oder, Aprobirtes Ross und Artzeney Buch, darinnen lauter Experimentirte Curen der Psferde und andern nützlichen curne bfindlich sind, 1809 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 1 leaf)

Abstract:

A volume concerning the care of horses comprising recipes, remedies, and formulas to treat diseases and behaviors. Written in Germany in 1809 by N. N. Held.

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Liqueurs spiritueuses pour la table, ou d'agrément, dout l'aromate ou parfum se prend dans les matières végétables odorantes qui suivent, circa 1810 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Oversize volume written in French comprising a treatise on making liquors. The detailed and densely written volume was created by an unknown compiler around 1810.

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Miss Stockley recipe book, 1833-circa 1880 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume written by Miss Stockley of England containing culinary recipes, drawings, and printed illustrations spanning the years from 1833 to circa 1880.

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Edward Vyvyan Ford, Esq., Fulford Hall, York, Inventory of the contents of the residence for insurance purposes by Oliver Kitchen & Flynn, valuers, Leeds, 1934 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume containg a typescript inventory of Fulford Hall in York, North Yorkshire, England owned by Ewdard Vyvyan Ford. The inventory was performed in 1934 by Oliver, Kitchen & Flynn.

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Library catalogue, circa 1894-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprising a catalog of a personal library compiled by an unnamed person circa 1894-1900.

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