2nd edition, published in the same year as 1st edition (1743). [viii], 72 pp. Trimmed at the top edge with some loss of letting. A lovely copy of this early etiquette book in full green/tan calf elegantly bordered with blind decoration and devices to boards, board edges and spine. Raised bands and a gilt-lettered and decorated black title-label entitled 'Politeness' to spine. Bookplate of Peter Stewart Young of Tillingham to corner of front endpapers. Black & red title-page, which is darkened and has a few small stains. Decorated to the interior with headpieces, devices, initials and section headers. A well-preserved copy with light markings as usual. A number of short sections on topics from certain values, virtues and vices such as friendship, love, devotion, friendship as well as guidance on how to act in certain situations as talking before servants, mimicking people, behaviour towards rude people etc. 19.5cm tall. Binding firm. Title: The Lady's Preceptor. Or, A Letter to a Young Lady of Distinction upon Politeness. Taken from the French of the Abbe D'Ancourt, and Adapted to the Religion, Customs, and Manners of the English Nation Author Name: Abbé d'Ancourt; A Gentleman of Cambridge Edition: Second Edition Location Published: London, J. Watts 1743: 1743 Binding: Full Calf Book Condition: Very Good Size: Small 8vo. Categories: Antiquarian, Etiquette, Manners, and Instruction, Firsts Book Fair Book number: 74369 Keywords: abbe d'ancourt, etiquette, ladies' etiquette