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TitleThe ladies complete pocket-book, for the year of our Lord, 1770
Subtitle Being the 2d after bissextile or leap-year, the 10th of the reign of his present Majesty George III. And the 19th of the new style used in Great Britain. Containing, I. A methodical memorandum-book, on fine writing paper, consisting of fifty-two double pages, exactly ruled for every day: To which is prefixed an index, pointing out all the Holidays and remarkable days to be observed or noticed throughout the year; with tables of the sun’s rising and setting, and moon’s age. II. Tables of expences or wages, and for reducing foreign coin, as 36s. pieces and moidores to pounds sterling, and the contrary. III. A chronological remembrancer of remarkable events of the world, and particular occurrences in each King’s reign. IV. An historical account of the dresses of the English nation, both ladies and gentlemen, for many years back. V. Mr. Sheridan’s secret for the ladies. Of the pleasure and advantages of reading. Letter to a lady on her marriage, by the marchioness le lambert. Psyche, a fable for the fair. VI. Stella’s picture by Dean Swift. The favourite songs at vauxhall, ranelagh, &c. Shakespear’s Garland, being the songs, ballads, &c. performed at the jubilee at Stratford; and 12 new country dances for 1770. VII. Tables for marketing, by the pound, yard, stone, &c.
ResponsibleNewbery and Carnan
Publication placeLondon
Publication year1770
PublisherNewbery and Carnan
BooksellerNewbery and Carnan
Format12⁰; xii, [88], 48 p.
SourceEnglish Short Title Catalogue, ESTC System No. 006474826
Location of copyThe John Rylands Library, The University of Manchester
CommentsThe 88 unnumbered pages are an appointment calendar for the year 1770

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