Reflections upon Ridicule; or, what it is that Makes a Man Ridiculous, and the Means to Avoid it. Wherein are Represented the Different Manners and Characters of Persons of the Present Age. In Two volumes. The Third Edition. (2 Volumes in 1)

Published by J. Nicholson, London, 1717

About this Item

Reflections upon Ridicule; or, what it is that Makes a Man Ridiculous, and the Means to Avoid it. Wherein are Represented the Different Manners and Characters of Persons of the Present Age. In Two volumes. The Third Edition. Printed in London for J. Nicholson. 1717, two volumes in one, 298 and 243 pp plus indexes. 6.5 x 4 , 12mo, full leather hardcover. As-is, with front board and end pages cleanly detached. Some rubbing and wear to leather on boards, along with chipping to spine. Some wear and cracking to text block around middle of first volume. Light markings and marginalia. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and complete set of an early 18th Century English manual of proper manners and mannerisms. A wonderful piece for restoration. COLH1717CHJX.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reflections upon Ridicule; or, what it is that Makes a Man Ridiculous, and the Means to Avoid it. Wherein are Represented the Different Manners and Characters of Persons of the Present Age. In Two volumes. The Third Edition. (2 Volumes in 1)
• Publisher: J. Nicholson, London
• Publication Date: 1717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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