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Miscellany, circa 1762-1777 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 4 leaves)
Abstract:
Parchment covered volume comprising a collection writings by an unnamed Anglican clergyman who lived in Bristol, England. The volume contains materials on a myriad of subjects spanning the years from 1762 to 1770 handwritten on 147 numbered pages.

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Medicinal recipe book, circa 1800-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Brown leather volume written by an unnamed author probably in England between the years 1800 to 1850 comprising instructions for the homes of the poor, caring for the poor, and medicinal recipes.

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Recipe book, circa 1857 (inclusive)

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

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M. A. Prideaux recipe book, 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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This volume was compiled by M. A. Prideaux in 1820 and comprises medicinal, household, and culinary recipes along with a copy of a sermon. The volume was probably written in England.

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Recipe book, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
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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Recipe book, 19th century (inclusive)

Extent:
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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Medicinal recipe book, 1822-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
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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Recipes for dyes, cosmetics, and ailments, circa 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This small volume, probably kept by an English woman, contains recipes for dyes, preparations for cosmetics, and a few medicinal prescriptions. There are also instructions for the home.

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M. A. Inglis recipe book, 1833-1866 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume containing the culinary recipes of M. A. Inglis, probably of England spanning the years 1833 to 1866. There are a few recipes for prescriptions, toiletries, and household items.

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Medicinal and household recipe book, 1808-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
An unbound volume comprised chiefly of a collection of medicinal recipes to alleviate or cure various ailments and diseases by an unknown compiler living in England. The recipes contained in the volume span the years from 1808 to 1834.

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