Lot of 2 Vintage Ransom's Family Receipt Book (1886 and 1892)

Item Details:

• This sale includes two Ransom's Family Receipt Books filled with a wide range of recipes, remedies, and advertisements.
• One book dates back to 1886 and the other to 1892.

Condition:

• The booklets are strung together with string at the upper - left corner.
• Due to their age, the booklets show heavy wear. The paper is chipping and brittle, and the books are discolored.
• The 1886 booklet has some minor damage to the back cover.
• There is also some writing from previous owners inside the books.

These vintage Ransom's Family Receipt Books are like little time capsules. To use them, simply flip through the pages to discover old - fashioned recipes and remedies. You can either follow the recipes in the kitchen or learn about historical home remedies. When handling these books, be very gentle because the paper is brittle and chipping. Avoid touching the pages with dirty or wet hands as this could further damage the old paper. For maintenance, store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent additional discoloration. Also, keep them flat to avoid bending the brittle pages. And if you're not using them, you can put them in a protective sleeve to safeguard them from dust and potential damage.