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TitleThe ladies complete pocket-book, for the year of our Lord 1760
SubtitleBeing bissextile or leap-year. The thirty-third of King George II. And the ninth of the new stile used in Great Britain containing, I. An index to the present year, and a chronicle of the most remarkable events in the past. II. A methodical memorandum book, dispos’d in fifty-two weeks, for keeping a regular account with the greatest ease and propriety, of all monies, receiv’d, paid, lent, or expended; and of all appointments, engagements, or visits, that have been made, paid, or receiv’d; and a separate column for all occasional memorandums &c. To which are added, for the use of the fair sex. III. The precedency due to women; of doing the honours of a table; of the oeconomy of a table, or placing the dishes; proper seasons for all sorts of provisions; messes for suppers; and some useful receipts; particularly, one for love. IV. The favourite new songs sung at Vauxhall Gardens, Ranelagh house, and other polite concerts; and 24 country dances for the year 1760. V. A familiar account of the sun and moon, their nature and progress; for the information of the ladies of Great Britain. Chronological account of events, before and since the birth of Christ; and explanation of the stocks &c. (To be continued annually.)
ResponsibleJohn Newbery
Publication placeLondon
Publication year1760
PublisherJohn Newbery
BooksellerJohn Newbery
Format12⁰; 12, [76], 48 p
SourceEnglish Short Title Catalog, ESTC System No. 006067806
Location of copyOxford University Bodleian Library
CommentsPrinted only for John Newbery, in St. Paul’s Church-Yard, M DCC LX. [1760]

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NameFunction(s) on the book marketBorn - DeadGender
Newbery, JohnPublisher, printer, bookseller1713 - 1767Male

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