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Catalogue
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On the preservatives of pharmacopoeial preparations / by William Martindale.
Martindale, William, 1840-1902.Date: [1897]- Pictures
Injection Astringent Hygiénique Préservative: product label. Colour lithograph.
Date: [1890?/1910]Reference: 526151iPart of: Labels for pharmaceutical packaging. Colour lithographs.
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The preservation of anatomical material by carbolic acid / Robert J. Terry.
Terry, Robert J. (Robert James), 1871-1966.Date: 1905- Books
Aurora chymica: or a rational way of preparing animals, vegetables, and minerals for physical use; by which preparations they are made most efficacious, safe, pleasant medicines for the preservation and restoration of the life of man / Authore Edwardo Bolnest.
Bolnest, Edward.Date: 1672
- Ephemera
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[Leaflet about the use of preservatives in herbal medicines].
Date: [1992?]