General Recipe Book, Leeds, early 19th century

Collection of medical, culinary and household recipes compiled in the Leeds area during the early decades of the 19th century. Entries are made from both ends of the volume, apparently reflecting an original intention to separate medical from other receipts. However the distinction was not strictly maintained. Numerous authorities are cited, including newspapers such as the Leeds Mercury and Bradford Observer.

early 19th century

116 ff. 34-96 blank. 1 vol., 250 x 162 mm. Half-calf binding, with marbled-paper covered boards.

Purchased from A R Health, 1998.

Microfilm reference: AMS/MF/221.

Database description transcribed from Richard Aspin and Christopher Hilton's typescript supplement to S.A.J Moorat's Catalogue of Western Manuscripts

Modern pencil note on front pastedown: `Manuscript recipe book c. 1830 Rawson family of Leeds'.