GB 0096 MS 883 - Articles on tea and sugar

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GB 0096 MS 883

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Articles on tea and sugar

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  • 18th century (Creation)

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21 leaves

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Bound with Simon Pauli, A treatise on tobacco, tea, coffee, and chocolate (1746; GL Cat.8257.1), translated into English by Dr. James, and A treatise on the inherent qualities of the tea-herb (1750; GL Cat.8579.1). The volume was formerly in the library of the London Institution.
GB 0096 MS 883 18th century Collection (fonds) 21 leaves Unknown
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Bound with Simon Pauli, A treatise on tobacco, tea, coffee, and chocolate (1746; GL Cat.8257.1), translated into English by Dr. James, and A treatise on the inherent qualities of the tea-herb (1750; GL Cat.8579.1). The volume was formerly in the library of the London Institution.

Copies of articles written in the 18th century:

  1. 'The Natural History of Tea', beginning: 'Tea, which throws some people into vapours, affects their complexion...'. The article cites as authorities 'Dr. Waldsmith' [Johannes Waldschmid?], and 'Dr. Hermenane', and refers to directions for making tea 'on pp.123, 124, and 161 on the first volume of this magazine'.
  2. 'Historical and Medical Observations on Sugar', beginning: 'Sugar was originally the product of the East Indies'.

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English
202 x 130 mm

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Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Feb 2002 Agricultural products Beverages Food History Plant products Sugar Tea

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Copies of articles written in the 18th century:

  1. 'The Natural History of Tea', beginning: 'Tea, which throws some people into vapours, affects their complexion...'. The article cites as authorities 'Dr. Waldsmith' [Johannes Waldschmid?], and 'Dr. Hermenane', and refers to directions for making tea 'on pp.123, 124, and 161 on the first volume of this magazine'.
  2. 'Historical and Medical Observations on Sugar', beginning: 'Sugar was originally the product of the East Indies'.

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Access to the items in the collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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English

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Senate House Library, University of London

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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  • English

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