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Buffalo: Steam Press of Thomas & Lathrops, 1856.
Octavo (19.7 x 12 cm.), 151 pages. FIRST EDITION. A collection of commercial recipes for household and medicinal products, wines, perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries, soda water, spices, and more, with a special section at the rear explaining why they do not sell patent medicines, "the pill taking propensity, which a few years since was so general as to be called by foreigners an American nationalism...." A marvelous attack on the humbug. Very light age toning throughout, in gilt- and blind-stamped brown cloth. Some light mottling to front panel, otherwise near fine. With the bookbinder's ticket, "L. Danforth, Buffalo" to the rear paste down.
Price: $350.00