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Jonathan Spencer pharmacopoeia, not before 1810

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1 volume
Abstract:
This volume was created and compiled by Jonathan Spencer, a dentist, pharmacist, and physician from Lancashire, England, starting as early as 1810. It contains 133 pharmaceutical recipes, organized semi-alphabetically by remedy type.

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

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1 volumes
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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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Thomas Ormsby recipe book, 1780-1813 (inclusive)

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1 volume
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Thomas Ormsby was a member of a prominent Irish family living in Ballinamore House in County Mayo, Ireland. This volume contains culinary, medicinal, and household recipes compiled by Thomas Ormsby and probably other members of the family from at least 1780 to 1813. Culinary recipes include both sweet and savory dishes, and use a diverse set of ingredients, many of which were not native to Ireland.

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

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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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Recipe book, circa 1857 (inclusive)

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1 volume
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A volume containing a small collection of culinary, household, and medicinal recipes written by an unidentified English author, circa 1857.

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Samuel Skevington formulary, 1836-1874 (inclusive)

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1 volume (+ 8 leaves)
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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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Recipe book, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

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1 volume
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An oblong volume comprising culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by and unknown compiler who probably lived in Derbyshire, England. The recipes were written between the years 1815 and 1842.

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Prescription book, 1863-1868 (inclusive)

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1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
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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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Recipe book, 19th century (inclusive)

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1 volume
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A volume comprised of handwritten culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by an unnamed author. The recipes were probably written in the 19th century in England.

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

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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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