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Principles of Politeness and of Knowing the World
by Lord Chesterfield, with additions by the Reverend John Trusler,
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Carlisle : Printed by Alexander & Philips. First Edition. Fair. 24mo 5" - 6" tall. For the improvement of Youth: but not beneath the attention of any," the title page continues at bottom, "With additions by the Reverend John Trusler, containing every instruction necessary to complete the gentleman and man of fashion--to teach him a knowledge of life, and make him well received." Publication date not given, but one inscription says July 7, 1805, another to February 8th, 1816. Marbled paper over boards, burgundy leather-backed, tips, edges, extremities scuffed to boards, but gilt ruling to spine and title still evident. Heavily foxed endpapers front and rear, less so interior but moderately and evenly toned. Previous owner's inscription at outset, another at book's end, that page torn in half. Sir Isaac Newton and Mr. Locke, for example, can be excused for a certain "absence of mind," but everyone else is enjoined not to spit on the carpet, not to lie and not to fail to bathe. Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, KG, PC (22 September 1694 – 24 March 1773) "was a British statesman, diplomat, man of letters, and an acclaimed wit of his time," says his Encyclopedia Britannica entry. 100 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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- 357045
- Title
- Principles of Politeness and of Knowing the World
- Author
- Lord Chesterfield, with additions by the Reverend John Trusler,
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed by Alexander & Philips
- Place of Publication
- Carlisle
- Size
- 24mo 5" - 6" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Lord Chesterfield fashion manners England English history English culture English gentleman Reverend John Trusler
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian and Collectible;
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