The Historical Apothecary Compendium: A Guide to Terms and Symbols

A comprehensive, illustrated book ideal for collectors of apothecary, pharmaceutical and medical paraphernalia, covering artifacts likely to appear in North America and the United Kingdom from early Colonial times through approximately 1920.

Comprising over 10,000 entries, this book contains by far the largest compendium of terms used on apothecary bottles and glasswares, and features definitions, discussions and illustrations on various types of containers, devices, processes, weights and measures, and more.

• 336 Pages 
• Heavy Hard Cover
• Measures 12" x 9" x 1.5"