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1848 The Dictionary of Practical Receipts; Containing the Arcana of Trade and Manufacture; Domestic Economy; Artistical, Ornamental & Scientific Processes; Pharmaceutical and Chemical Preparations &c. &c. &c.
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Description
Leather Binding, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce
Scarce work. An extensive Victorian receipts book, guiding the reader on the correct running of a household and domestic economy. With commentary on all manner of subjects arranged in alphabetical order, from Abernethy Biscuits, Barley Sugar, and Calamine, to Zinc Ointment, and more. Written by George William Francis, an English horticulturalist and science writer. With a handwritten recipe for Parsley Wine inserted loosely.
Condition
Bound in half calf with marbled boards. Externally, sound with light rubbing to the extremities and marks to the boards. Light fading to the spine with small cracks to the front joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Light age toning to the extremities.
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