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Discover a centuries-spanning collection of intellectual history in our upcoming auction on June 3rd, featuring a remarkable assembly of rare scientific, military, and literary works. This curated selection includes foundational scientific texts like Thomas Young’s 1807 Lectures on Natural Philosophy, rare instruments such as vintage circular slide rules, and significant historical artifacts like Asa Bird Gardiner’s custom-bound Civil War atlas. The collection offers something for every serious bibliophile and historian.
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Lot 42

Set of cooking books.

Estimate: $150 - $250
Starting Bid
$70

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Set of 4 cooking books, 19th century.
Titles include: HARLAND, Marion, The Comfort of Cooking and Heating by Gas (1898); BUCKEYE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Practical Housekeeping (1881); AMERICAN FAMILY PUBLICATION ESTABLISHMENT, Arts Revealed, and Universal Guide (1854); PARLOA, maria, Miss Parloa's Kitchen Companion (1887).

4 vols. 8vo. Cloth bindings. With hand-written notes and recipes of previous owners.

Largest volume is H: 8 1/2 x W: 6 1/4 x D: 1 7/8 in. Poor. Spines detaching, front boards separating. Bumped, rubbed, and scuffed. Water damage to bottom edges. Condition commensurate with age and use in a kitchen.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.