Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World; by the late Lord Chesterfield. Methodised and digested under distinct Heads. With Additions, by the Rev. Dr. 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 in all Companies. For the Improvement of Youth

Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Fourth Earl of

Published by Printed and Sold by John Trumbull, Norwich, 1785

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The third American edition. Trusler's "Principles" selected from Chesterfield's "Letters." Trusler's edition was first published in 1775. 142, [2]pp. Publisher's ad mounted on the rear pastedown, as issued. 1 vols. 12mo. Colby Library Quarterly p. 252; Shipton and Mooney 19258 Contemporary sheep. Some rubbing, surface worming on covers, front pastedown, publisher's advertisements serving as lower pastedown, text browned, thumbed, some marginal tears. With the stamp of the Wilson collection and contemporary signature of Orramel H. Fitch on the endpapers. In a brown cloth open end case 142, [2]pp. Publisher's ad mounted on the rear pastedown, as issued. 1 vols. 12mo The third American edition. Trusler's "Principles" selected from Chesterfield's "Letters." Trusler's edition was first published in 1775.

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• Title: Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World; by the late Lord Chesterfield. Methodised and digested under distinct Heads. With Additions, by the Rev. Dr. 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 in all Companies. For the Improvement of Youth
• Publisher: Printed and Sold by John Trumbull, Norwich
• Publication Date: 1785
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