Fair. Rebound in marbled boards Front endpapers damp-stained with a touch of damp-staining to margins throughout. Armorial bookplate of James Norman to free front endpaper. Toned. Missing any printed leaves preceding title page. There are some very small and occasional beautifully written notes in a contemporary hand to margins. Page 449-50 and the last leaf of the main text (p.455) have been replaced by handwritten facsimiles in contemporary hand, a small corner from leaf 451-2 is missing and the index is also a handwritten replacement. Illustrated with armorial shields, some hand-coloured. 'Third impression much enlarged, especially in the art of blazonry, by a very good hand'. 12mo. 7 1/4". Scarce early edition of this important courtesy book.

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Title

The Compleat Gentleman: Fashioning Him absolute in the most Necessary and Commendable Qualities, concerning Mind, or Body, that may be required in a Person of Honor. To which is added the Gentlemans Exercise or, An exquisite practise, as well for drawing all manner of Beasts, as for making Colours, to be sued in Painting, Limming, &c.

Publisher

Richard Thrale., London.

Publication Date

1661

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fair

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Social Sciences & Self-Help, Very valuable books

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