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The Victorian Chemist and Druggist (Shire Library)
W.A. Jackson
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Description for The Victorian Chemist and Druggist (Shire Library)
Paperback. Series: Shire album. Num Pages: 32 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; TDCW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 144 x 2. Weight in Grams: 80. New.
After a historical introduction and a description of a Victorian chemist and druggist’s shop, this book describes and illustrates many of the items used and sold there. Most of the dispensing equipment and containers for the drugs used are now obsolete and appear from time to time in antique shops. Articles sold over the counter included medicines, perfumes and toiletries and a wide variety of objects used in the sickroom or nursery. The book also contains a chapter on medical and surgical instruments.
After a historical introduction and a description of a Victorian chemist and druggist’s shop, this book describes and illustrates many of the items used and sold there. Most of the dispensing equipment and containers for the drugs used are now obsolete and appear from time to time in antique shops. Articles sold over the counter included medicines, perfumes and toiletries and a wide variety of objects used in the sickroom or nursery. The book also contains a chapter on medical and surgical instruments.
Product Details
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Shire album
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780852635834
SKU
9780852635834
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