1883, RANSOM FAMILY RECEIPT BOOK FAMILY MEDICINE, TO EVERYONE ", JW HALL CO
Item History & Price
See photos. I am over 70 and selling all of my books and postcards. I am not an expert, collector or grader.
Family Receipt Book, 1883 "Free to Everyone" - published by D. Ransom, Son & Co., Buffalo, NY.“It contains many cooking, coloring, painting, and miscellaneous receipts - a calendar, interest and other rules - and many facts worth knowing”. A very nice small book, used by many househol...ds.
Celebrated Family Medicines sold by J.W. Hall & Co., East Branch, N.Y.
Condition: Very lightly used and in good antique condition. Has small number of brown spots (foxing) thought to be caused by impurities in paper (e.g.: acid, exposure to humidity, etc., foxing is more likely to be encountered in older books). Unmarked, some soiling on cover. Softbound, in good, used antique condition. In good condition for a 138 year old book. Binding is very sound. 6 1/2 x 4 x 1/8”, 32 pages.Please keep in mind that this is a used book that is well over 138 years old and spent many years in storage. Great resource for the study of medicine and "facts worth knowing".
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