COOPER, A. (Ambrose). The Complete Distiller.

London: Printed for P. Vaillant in the Strand, and R. Griffiths, in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCLVII [1757].

The complete distiller: containing, I. The method of performing the various processes of distillation, with descriptions of the several instruments, the whole doctrine of fermentation, the manner of drawing spirits from malt, raisins, molasses, sugar, &c. and of rectifying them, with instructions for imitating, to the greatest perfection, both the colour and flavour of French brandies. II. The manner of distilling all kinds of simple waters from plants, flowers, &c. III. The method of making all the compound waters and rich cordials so largely imported from France and Italy, as likewise all those now made in Great Britain: to which are added, accurate descriptions of the several drugs, plants, flowers, fruits, &c. used by distillers, and instructions for chusing the best of each kind: the whole delivered in the plainest manner, for use both of distillers and private families by A. Cooper, distiller.
[16], 266, [14] p., [1] folded leaf of plates: ill. (engravings).

Bound in leather, gilt ruled on covers, raised bands, speckled edges.


H: 7 3/4 W: 5 in.

Book label on front pastedown, Scientific and medical books for sale by A.E. Foote, M.D. 1223 Belmont Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.” With H. W. Bailey? Liber,” in ink on front free endpaper; with “S.P. Sharpler,” in pencil on front free endpaper; with “G. Benyon 1757,” in ink on t.p. With stamp, “Stephen R. Sharples, State Assayer, 124 State Street, Boston” on t.p.

Fair. Binding and edges rubbed, corners bumped; front and back cover detached, offsetting of text throughout.