The Perfect Gentleman, or Etiquette and Eloquence: A Book of Information and Instruction for those who Desire to Become Brilliant or Conspicuous in General Society
New York, New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1860. Hardcover. Dark green cloth over boards; Gilt titling and decoration at spine; 335 pp.; No illustrations. VG- (Some wear to extremities of boards, including a few small chips; Previous owners' names written in pencil inside front cover; Light foxing). Item #123868
Includes useful information for the American gentleman, including a wide variety of toasts and speechs, pointers on wine and giving a dinner, key notes about artists, authors, and philosophers, and how to deal with both women and servants; Very useful indeed.
Price: $80.00
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