Description: "Our Deportment, or the Manners, Conduct, and Dress of the Most Refined Society," by John H. Young, published by F.B. Dickerson, Detroit and St. Louis, 1882, 424 pages, hardcover in dark blue cloth over embossed boards with title and decoration stamped in gilt, 8" by 5.75". Early book on manners and rules of conduct and fashion in late Victorian society, with 36 chapters, including such topics as etiquette of visiting, dinner parties, street etiquette, home culture, woman's higher education, courtship, letter writing, and colors and their harmony in dress. Black and white decorative head and tail pieces throughout. In very good condition overall - interior unmarked and largely unsullied save for light dampstain to edge of last 20 pages; binding solid; some staining to top edge of book block and to rear cover; general light fraying to edges of cover, with some more noticeable loss to a couple areas along the spine; gilt on front generally bright. Buyer to pay for item plus shipping.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-01-15T06:53:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: John H. Young
Publisher: F.B. Dickerson
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Etiquette
Subject: Etiquette
