Manners and Rules of Good Society – 1896 – Antique Book - DY

An original 1896 edition of Manners and Rules of Good Society, or Solecisms to be Avoided, written “By a Member of the Aristocracy” and published by Frederick Warne & Co., London.

This is the Twenty-First Edition, described on the title page as “entirely re-written, with additions”.

A fascinating glimpse into the rules of late Victorian society, with chapters covering etiquette, titles, royal presentations, balls, dinner parties, weddings, afternoon at-homes, garden parties and many other aspects of social life.

The book has a striking red hard cover with gilt lettering and decorative detailing, making it a lovely piece for a vintage book collection, display, photography prop or for use in vintage and historical craft projects.

Published: 1896
Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co., London
Edition: Twenty-First Edition
Approx. size: 13 cm × 19 cm

This is an authentic antique book and is over 125 years old. It shows wear consistent with its age, including marks, rubbing and wear to the cover and spine, along with natural ageing and discolouration to the pages.

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