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

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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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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)
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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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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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Robert George Eustace formulae, 1897-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:
This volume containing chemical formulas for medicinal, veterinary, toiletry, household and photographic purposes was written by English chemist Robert George Eustace. The volume spans the years from 1897 to 1932.

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William George Tryon pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1841-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising formulas and recipes written by English chemist and druggist William George Tryon spanning the years between 1841 to 1860. The formulas in the volume were used for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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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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