One hundred eighty-seven (187) original woodblocks (see photos 1 - 4) for illustrations of various dishes, surtouts, kitchen equipment, etc., that appeared in works by Urbain Dubois (1818-1901). Information provided on back labels of single blocks (more on this below) identifies the following sources: La Grand Livre des pâtissiers et..... More
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Mr. Weyrich Siltzer, Dear Sir
Philadelphia: January 22, 1790. Autograph Letter Signed. Folio sheet folded. 1 page of text with address on the verso. Folded, with small tears at the folds blank piece missing at the wax seal. Highly legible hand. Watermark paper " I R ".Letter from Adam Zantzinger concern the receipt of money..... More