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The rudiments of genteel behavior / By F. Nivelon.

Accession number
PML 151637
Creator
Nivelon, F.
Published
[London : s.n.], 1737.
Credit line
Bequest of Miss Julia P. Wightman.
Notes
With engraved t.p.
Includes instructions for "the proper behavior in dancing" the minuet.
Subtitle: "An introduction to the Method of Attaining a Graceful Attitude, an Agreeable Motion, an easy Air, and a Genteel Behaviour."
12 plates in black and white and engraved by Boitard. The plates show Courtsie, walking, Minuet etc. with instructions for each.
Plates engraved by L.P. Boitard, after B. Dandridge, in 2 numbered sets of 6.
Description
[30] p., [12] leaves of plates : ill. ; 29 cm
Provenance
Donald and Nora Van Der Bergh bookplate; from the library of Miss Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
Calf sides.
Classification
Department