The honours of the table, or, Rules for behaviour during meals; with the whole art of carving, illustrated by a variety of cuts. Together with directions for going to market, and the method of distinguishing good provisions from bad; to which is added a number of hints or concise lessons for the improvement of youth, on all occasions in life. By the author of Principles of politeness, &c. ... For the use of young people.

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Trusler, John, 1735-1820, The honours of the table,, 1791

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Creator:: Trusler, John, 1735–1820
Title(s):: The honours of the table, or, Rules for behaviour during meals; with the whole art of carving, illustrated by a variety of cuts. Together with directions for going to market, and the method of distinguishing good provisions from bad; to which is added a number of hints or concise lessons for the improvement of youth, on all occasions in life. By the author of Principles of politeness, &c. ... For the use of young people.
Edition:: The 2d ed.
Published/Created:: London, The author, 1791.
Physical Description:: 120 p. ill. (incl. coat of arms) 17 cm.
Holdings:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
TX871 T77 1791
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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Copyright Status:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Full Orbis Record:: http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/159612
Classification:: Books
Notes:: BAC : Ms. notes.
BAC : Extra-illustrated with six mounted engravings.
BAC : The illustrations are by John Bewick. Cf. Hugo, Thomas. The Bewick collector. London, 1866-68, nos. 31 and 5373.
By John Trusler, the editor of Lord Chesterfield's Principles of politeness.
Subject Terms:: Carving (Meat, etc.)
Grocery shopping.
Table etiquette.
Form/Genre:: Extra-illustrated copies (Provenance)
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