Repository: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Hide and seek, or natural magic: a farce, 1846 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Paper volume containing a comedic, one-act play entitled Hide and Seek, or Natural Magic: a Farce written by John Baldwin Buckstone dated 1846.

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Mexican recipe book, circa 1907 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing 140 pages of handwritten recipes in Spanish by and unknown creator who lived in Mexico. The recipes were written around the year 1907.

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Book of memorandums and commentaries, 1839-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising the diary entries of Philadelphian William Dickinson spanning the years 1839-1941.

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Order book, 1848-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising orders taken by an unknown Philadelphia sign-painting company spanning the years 1848-1850. Small sketches depicting the painted signage are drawn by some of the orders.

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M. Alice Mason commonplace book, circa 1897 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising excerpts from works regarding exercises of the body to enhance stage performance, acting, expression, and elocution. M. Alice Mason probably compiled the items in the volume around 1890.

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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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Livre de Chanson, circa 1920-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume of eighteenth-century French songs from the Acadian region of Kennebec, Maine compiled by Demerise Cowette between the years 1920 to 1930.

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An inventory & valuation for the purpose of fire insurance of the furniture, pictures, china, glass and contents, at Blackmore Park, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire: the property of his grace the Duke Gandolfi, circa 1915 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:: Oversize volume containing a typescript copy of the inventory and appraisal of the mansion at Blackmore Park, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire owned by Duke Alfonso Gandolfi Hornyold for the purpose of fire insurance. The inventory was probably compiled circa 1915 by Curtis & Henson, auctioneers.

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Der Ross Artzt oder, Aprobirtes Ross und Artzeney Buch, darinnen lauter Experimentirte Curen der Psferde und andern nützlichen curne bfindlich sind, 1809 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:: A volume concerning the care of horses comprising recipes, remedies, and formulas to treat diseases and behaviors. Written in Germany in 1809 by N. N. Held.

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Day book, 1826-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 32 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume comprising the daily transactions of the sales and expenses of Potter's Catholicon created by W. W. Potter. The daily accounting in the volume by agent and druggist Thomas E. Potter spans the years from 1826 to 1839.

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