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Recipe book, 1832-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:
Volume containing handwritten culinary recipes and medicinal remedies spanning the years from 1832 to 1868.

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Recipe book, 1838-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A small red volume kept by Samuel William Clay (1816-1884) fo England. The book is comprised chiefly of medicinal receipes and remedies for various ailments. There are some cookery and household recipes included.

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Recipe book, 1864-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Volume comprising culinary recipes, medicinal recipes, and household formulas spanning the years from 1864 to 1869.

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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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Recipe book, 1877-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 6 leaves)
Abstract:
Volume of culinary and medicinal recipes written by a young woman in the United States spanning from 1877-1878.

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Receipt book, 1831-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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An oversize volume comprising a compilation of veterinary, medicinal, household, and culinary recipes spanning the years 1831 to 1879 and over two generations of the Sandford family.

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Quack recipe book, 1788-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
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A volume comprising medicinal remedies and formulas compiled by James Woodhouse during the years from 1788 to circa 1790.

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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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