Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773
Title:
Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world : in two parts : containing every instruction necessary to complete the gentleman and man of fashion, to teach him a knowledge of life and make him well received in the best companies : with considerable additions, now first made and a large collection of well adapted proverbial wisdom for the improvement of youth or a polished education ... / by the Rev. Dr. John Trusler ; part two is particularly addressed to young ladies.
Edition:
The eighteenth edition.
Published / Created:
Bath : Printed by J. Browne, and sold by Souter, No. 1, Paternoster-Row, London, [1790].
Physical Description:
108 p. ; 19 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Advertisements: [8] p. at front, dated 1822. In advertisements for 2 works by Trusler are 2 wood engravings by John Bewick.
Subject Terms:
Browne, J. -- Printer. | Souter -- Publisher. | Etiquette. | Courtesy. | Conduct of life.
Form/Genre:
Wood engravings -- [1790].
Contributors:
Trusler, John, 1735–1820. | Bewick, John, 1760–1795, engraver.