The Rudiments of Genteel Behaviour: Facsimile Reprint of the Unique Edition of 1737

Nivelon, Francois

Editore: Paul Holberton London 2003

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1st edition softback with french flaps As New quarto 72pp., b/w plates, text ills., notes, Facsimile edition of this very rare book of 1737, provides delightful text & images explaining 'deportment'. The text is remarkably direct, precise and informative. Exactly how you should doff your hat and "retire gracefully from a room" and execute a curtsey are all explained both in theory and practice. There is a great deal here of interest for dancers & performers, students of all human behaviour, historians of all kinds; of art, of society, & of fashion & costume.

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• Titolo: The Rudiments of Genteel Behaviour: Facsimile Reprint of the Unique Edition of 1737
• Editore: Paul Holberton London 2003