Pierce's memorandum and account book : designed for farmers, mechanics and all people who appreciate the value of keeping a memorandum of business transactions, daily events, and items of interest or importance, for future reference / a present from the World's Dispensary Medical Association, Lt'd.

  • Pierce, R. V. (Ray Vaughn), 1840-1914.
Date:
[1894?]
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Pierce's memorandum and account book : designed for farmers, mechanics and all people who appreciate the value of keeping a memorandum of business transactions, daily events, and items of interest or importance, for future reference / a present from the World's Dispensary Medical Association, Lt'd. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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