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Receipt book, 1831-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
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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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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Recipe book, 1852-1877 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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Volume comprised of culinary recipes and medicinal remedies written by an unnamed author in England spanning the years from 1852 to 1877.

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Recipe book, 1864-1869 (inclusive)

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

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Recipe book, 1832-1868 (inclusive)

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

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

Extent:
1 volume
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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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Joseph Gilbert recipe book, 1812-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
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A volume comprised of culinary and medicinal recipes, weights and measurements, directions for making an ice house, and geography. The volume was written by Joseph and Ellen Gilbert of Derbyshire, England and spans the years from 1812 to 1863.

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Recipe book, 1838-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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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, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:
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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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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