RECIPE BOOK, MANUSCRIPT, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

commencing with medical notes, in Latin ("De frigidâ cerebri intemperie"), in a hand probably of the mid-17th century, 10 pages, followed by medical prescriptions suitable for domestic use, including "For the small Pox, Plague, Mesels or Surfet" ("Take 2 Handfulls of Pimpernel put it into a Quart of white wine vinegar..."), "To make an excellent Cordial Jelly", "An Ale against Obstructions", "Steel Wine", and also some culinary recipes including "To make Macaroons" and "To make Almond Butter", in a second hand (late-17th/early 18th century), 43 pages, with further additions of culinary recipes, including "To make a Stake Flerendine", "To pickle Sampher", "To make a Carret Pudding", chiefly in a single round hand (18th century), 110 pages, altogether 186 pages, plus blanks, 17th and 18th century, contemporary foliation, 8vo, contemporary calf with double fillet gilt border and floral cornerpieces, rebacked retaining portions of spine

"For [erased] Halliday from her G:d Mama" (presentation inscription on inside upper cover)

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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A fine collection of more than 200 recipes compiled over several generations.