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Commonplace book : manuscript

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Description
A manuscript commonplace book, with text written in several different hands. The volume is written mostly in English but also contains French and German; though no country of origin is identified, it appears to be mainly British in subject. The text includes seven pages of index in the beginning of the volume; there are also rough drawings in pencil and pen, as well more finely executed pen and ink illustrations. The text covers an extraordinary range of subjects, including technical inventions and developments, animal husbandry, recipes, political comment, sports, current events, travel, medicinal cures, economics, wine, and many other topics. The volume is bound in late 18th century three-quarter calf gilt, red edges, with some wear to the binding.
Type
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Production date
Approximately 1787-1835.
Call number
mssHM 83388
Provenance
Acquired by the Burndy Library from John Drury Rare Books.
Dimensions
21 cm :
Associated organization
Burndy Library,
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