THE HOUSEHOLD BOOK OF PRACTICAL RECEIPTS, in the arts, manufactures, and trades. Including medicine, pharmacy, and domestic economy.
Illustrated with diagrams. Pp. [xiv]+242, mostly printed double column, text figures, index; med. 8vo; early half dark red/brown roan, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, marbled papered boards, slightly rubbed, edges lightly worn, with a couple of small bruises; early inked inscription partly rubbed out at head of first index page, a couple of small edge chips, few leaves faintly creased, a little light foxing and occasional slight soiling; published for the proprietor, by John Dicks, Reynold's Miscellany, London, n.d. Early reprint? *First published in 1847? Also published as The Household Book of Domestic Economy. Containing 1,580 Practical Receipts in Cookery, the Arts, Manufactures, and Trades, including Medicine and Pharmacy, etc. Contains recipes and domestic advice: household tips, medical remedies (treatments for corns, warts, asthma, etc.); and miscellaneous advice on subjects ranging from air pumps (cheap) to zincing (of copper and brass vessels). Item #184669
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