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Mainly nineteenth century collection of cookery & household receipts. Mainly nineteenth century collection of cookery & household receipts.

MANUSCRIPT RECEIPT BOOK. ANONYMOUS. Mainly nineteenth century collection of cookery & household receipts. The first 80 pages date from the 1860s and include a leaf of receipts from newspapers, one dated 1861. The next 58 pages were written in the 1890s, and the final 60 pages were probably written in the 1930s. [c.1860-c.1930]
Handwritten index to first 54 pages at front. Several leaves excised, traces of old water damage to leading edges at rear. Generally in good clean condition, well bound in mid-19th century dark red straight grained morocco; expert repairs to joints, upper brass section of clasp is present, but the rest missing. 4to.

¶The recipes include Cheltenham pudding, ginger wine, to preserve fruit, to make champagne, Prince Albert's pudding, soups, jams, broths, potted meats &c. Interspersed are a number of home remedies, including Chelsea Pensioners' medicine for the gout, To destroy bugs, and Instructions for painting rooms.
Stock #66312
£280


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