Corbyn, T.N. [Theophilus N. Corbyn from Philadelphia].

The Compounder’s Pocket Remembrancer – A Treatise on the Manufacture of Liquors, Syrups, Cordials, Bitters, Acids, Colognes, Bay Rums, Extracts, Concentrated Essences, Liquor Flavors, Hair Dyes, Hair Oils, Hair Tonics, Tinctures, Segar Flavors, Pomades, Etc. Including Instructions for making Cider, Champagnes, Punch Essences, &c. Comprising many useful Receipts for Barbers, Bakers, Confectioners, Druggists, Segar Makers, Liquor Dealers, Grocers, Mineral Water Bottlers, Fruit Preservers, etc. etc. [with 738 Recipes].

Original First Edition. [Philadelphia], Published by the Author Theophilus Corbyn, [1888]. Duodecimo. 206 pages with 738 Recipes and a thorough Index [Cutout on titlepage has removed year pf printing but was verified through Bibliography]. Private Hardcover of the mid-20th century with the original bookblock. Bookblock loosened. Lower part of the titlepage missing. Needs repair but pages are in very good condition. Extremely Rare, early Philadelphia Recipe-Book for Drinks, Essences and Perfmues, Hair-Products etc. !

[This rare work is listed in M.A.Amerine & Axel E.Borg’s very useful “Bibliography on Grapes, Wines, Other Alcoholic Beverages & Temperance – Works Published in the United States Before 1901” (No.1007)]

Includes recipes which the author T.N.Corbyn collected since the year 1869:

Includes recipes for Irish Whiskey / Whiskey Bourbon of New York, Whiskey Scotch / Sweet German Wine / Rat Exterminator / Essence Whiskey, A large Variety of early Cologne [Perfumes] like French Cologne etc.

• Keywords: American History – Rare · Cocktail · Cocktails · Food and Drink · Food and Drink – Rare · Mixed Drink Recipe · Mixed Drinks · Philadelphia · Recipe · Recipes for Ailments – 19th century · Whiskey · Whisky
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 31406AB

EUR 2.500,-- 

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