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c1847 The Household Book of Practical Receipts
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding, Uncommon
An uncommon work.
An interesting Victorian household reference guide advising on the successful running of a household, including sections on the arts, manufactures, trades, medicine, pharmacy, and domestic economy.
Providing advice for household medicine, household repairs, family budgeting, cookery, and more. Intended generally for heads of families, but also useful for immigrants, tradesmen, manufacturers, and more.
Including in-text illustrations throughout.
By Susannah Frances Reynolds and William E. Hall.
An undated reprint, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.
Condition
In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards, with renewed endpaper. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Small label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Small chip to the tail of the title page.
Very Good Indeed
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