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The Complete Vermin-Killer: A Valuable and Useful Companion for Families, In Town and Country dated 1777
Containing safe and quick Methods of Destroying bugs, lice, fleas, rats, mice, moles, weasels, caterpillars, frogs, pismires, snails, flies, moths, ear-wigs, wasps, pole-cats, badgers, foxes, otters, and fish and birds of all kinds, &c. &c. To which are added useful family receipts, for the preparations of medicines, for the cure of common disorders. The Gentleman Farrier; or directions for the purchase, management, and cure of horses. The compendious gardener and husbandry, &c. With divers other Matters, well worthy the Notice of the Country Gentleman, the Farmer, and every House-keeper. The third edition with considerable additions.
Rebound in full leather with no titling for discretion. Original pages, new endpapers. Inscribed neatly to title page. Pages toned throughout to edges, with occasional closed tears and chipping, not affecting the text. Light foxing and spotting throughout, otherwise pages are clean and bright. Overall very good condition. 87 pp. A rare title, with only a few known copies in libraries and only facsimile copies on the market.
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