The Habits of Good Society: A Handbook of Etiquette for Ladies and Gentlemen

by Unknown Author

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Book desription: London: Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, 1893 'With thoughts, hints, and anecdotes concerning social observances; nice points of taste and good manners; and the art of making oneself agreeable. The whole interspersed with humorous illustrations of social predicaments; remaks on the history and changes of fashion; and the differences of english and continental etiquette.' Undated, but c.1890s - ownership inscription on the front endpaper with the date 1893. Red cloth binding with gilt titles and decoration. Pages are gilt-edged. Binding is rather rubbed and has some grubby marks (including a black ink stain) on the rear cover. There is a substantial forwards lean to the spine. Scattered foxing internally. 378pp. Image available on request.. Red Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - 6.75" Tall.

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