AN ESSAY ON THE ART OF INGENIOUSLY TORMENTING; with proper rules for the exercise of that amusing study. Humbly addressed, Part I. To the master, husband, &c. Part II. To the wife, friend, &c. With some general instructions for plaguing all your acquaintance. Third edition.
London: reprinted for William Miller by W. Bulmer, 1805. [10], 229, [1 blank], [2 ad’s] pages. Engraved frontispiece by Gillray. Twentieth century binding of half calf gilt over marbled boards. Octavo. Name on half-title; else a very good, clean copy. Written as an antidote to the courtesy books of the time. .
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