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Start Over Repository University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts Subject Medicine -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions Form Manuscripts, English -- 19th century

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Pharmacy prescription book, 1872-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising over 1,700 formulas for prescriptions spanning the years from 1872 to 1874. The volume was probably created by a pharmacy or druggist's shop located in Nottinghamshire, England.

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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)
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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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Medicinal recipe book, 1822-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume comprising medicinal remedies for a variety of ailments compiled by an unnamed author probably from Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England spanning the years from 1822 to 1824.

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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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John Birkett pharmaceutical recipe book, 1856-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:
A volume comprised of formulas written by English chemist and druggist John Birkett spanning the years from 1856 to 1860. The formulas in the volume were used for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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Frederick Robinson Bell pharmaceutical recipe book, 1861-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume comprised of formulas written by English chemist and druggist Frederick Robinson Bell spanning the years from 1861-1898. The formulas in the volume were used for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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Medicinal recipe book, circa 1825 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprised of medicinal remedies for a variety of ailments written by an unnamed author in England circa 1825.

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John C. Coles prescription book and daybook, 1871-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 volumes
Abstract:
Two volumes comprising the prescription books of pharmaceutical chemist John C. Coles of Chippenham, Wiltshire, England spanning the years from 1871-1920.

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