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NIVELON (FRANCOIS)
The Rudiments of Genteel Behaviour, FIRST EDITION, [London?, no publisher], 1737

25 March 2015, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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NIVELON (FRANCOIS)

The Rudiments of Genteel Behaviour, FIRST EDITION, engraved decorative title, 12 engraved plates by L.P. Boitard after B. Dandridge, title laid down, one leaf repaired in margin, small stain and surface abrasion in 2 other margins, calf antique, 4to (280 x 210mm.), [London?, no publisher], 1737

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A guide to etiquette for both men and women, devoted to a "Method of attaining a graceful attitude, an agreeable motion, an easy air, and a genteel behaviour". See illustration at page 44.

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