THE YOUNG GENTLEMAN AND LADY INSTRUCTED IN SUCH PRINCIPLES OF POLITENESS... 1747

[ANON]. The young gentleman and lady instructed in such principles of politeness, prudence, and virtue, as will lay a sure foundation for gaining respect, esteem, and satisfaction in this Life, and Eternal Happiness in a future State; Interspersed with such Observations and Maxims, As demonstrate The Danger and Folly of Vice, and, the Advantage and Wisdom of Virtue. Authorised by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty. London: printed only for Edward Wicksteed, at the Black Swan in Newgate-Street, near Newgate-Market, 1747.

First edition. Volume one only of two. Leather-bound. Hardcover. Octavo. Pp. [3], xvi, 383, [1]. English text. Bound in contemporary full calf. Initial and terminal blanks present. Adds front and rear. Head- and tail-pieces. Decorative initials. With chapters on: I. Of God and Religion, II. Of Virtue and Vice, III. Concerning Education, IV. Of Conversation, V. Of Credit and Reputation, VI. Of Wit and Humour, VII. Of Behaviour and Good-Breeding, VIII. Of Chastity and Debauchery, IX. Of Good Nature and Benevolence. Condition: FAIR. Contents complete. Upper joint starting slightly. Spine ends and corners rubbed. Title-plate absent from spine. Light toning and foxing. Inking to front endpaper and title-page. Scarce.

Notes: Rare first edition - volume one only. An extremely scarce conduct guide of 1747, The Young Gentleman and Lady Instructed, advises readers to aim for goodwill, sincerity and honesty in conversation in society, and to avoid disputation, drunkenness, coarseness, and lewd language. ESTC T86695.