Description
18th century Commonplace Book.- Major (John Henniker-, second Baron Henniker, politician and antiquary, of Stratford House, West Ham, and Newton Hall, Dunmow, Essex, 1752-1821) Commonplace book, autograph manuscript, 90pp., reverse entries, browned, original marbled wrappers, ink inscription on upper cover: "Recipes & Memmos 1784", rebacked, rubbed, covers loose, 8vo, 1784.
⁂ Includes: "Agreement read to my Coachman... Call the horses by their names... never alter your pace for any other driving agt. you... do not drive into the pond on coming home from London..."; recipes for Curry Powder, Buttered Lobster, "Lord Nugent for the Lumbago"; "A tea spoonful of Gunpowder in a Glass of water or wine good for strains or bruises taken inwardly"; various, "Monody on the much lamented Lady Henniker Wife of Sir John Henniker in the Morning Chronicle" etc.
Lot 67
18th century Commonplace Book.- Henniker (Lord) Commonplace Book, autograph manuscript, 1784.
Hammer Price: £700
Description
18th century Commonplace Book.- Major (John Henniker-, second Baron Henniker, politician and antiquary, of Stratford House, West Ham, and Newton Hall, Dunmow, Essex, 1752-1821) Commonplace book, autograph manuscript, 90pp., reverse entries, browned, original marbled wrappers, ink inscription on upper cover: "Recipes & Memmos 1784", rebacked, rubbed, covers loose, 8vo, 1784.
⁂ Includes: "Agreement read to my Coachman... Call the horses by their names... never alter your pace for any other driving agt. you... do not drive into the pond on coming home from London..."; recipes for Curry Powder, Buttered Lobster, "Lord Nugent for the Lumbago"; "A tea spoonful of Gunpowder in a Glass of water or wine good for strains or bruises taken inwardly"; various, "Monody on the much lamented Lady Henniker Wife of Sir John Henniker in the Morning Chronicle" etc.