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Important Victorian Brewer’s Notebook Manuscript: A small but
comprehensive volume compiled by P. Ronayne Conron of Wrexham
in North Wales, containing notes on brewing etc., between 1840 and
1867, finely written, over 500pp. Sm. 8vo full cont. vellum. Includes an
extensive collection of recipes, tips etc, for brewing different types of
beer, as well as other drinks such as cordials; reports on visits to various
breweries (The Albion Brewery in Kensington; The Waterloo Brewery in
Oldham; Mr. Langton’s Brewery, Wandsworth etc) notes on preserving
food, making gunpowder, ink etc; and extracts from newspapers (‘’The
Secret of Irish Horse Charming’’ - ‘’To make shoes waterproof ’’...). A
most interesting compilation, needs further research. As a m/ss, w.a.f. (1)
Estimate €350 - €500
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