- The Young Woman&Apos;S Companion; Being a Guide to Every Acquirement Essential in Forming the Character of Female Servants

London, Richardson and Sons, [1815-1845]. Cloth. A very scarce nineteenth century guide to the young female servant, aiming to aid in her practical and moral education, and illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and title page. This anonymously authored work, intended to be instrumental in 'forming the character of female servants' provides both 'moral and religious letters, essays and tales', alongside 'valuable receipts and directions relating to domestic economy&apos.Illustrated with an engraved title page, giving the title 'The Young Woman's Companion or Female Instructor', and a frontispiece captioned 'cares and anxieties are alleviated by industry&apos.The final leaf presents a printed table titled 'Ready Reckoning or Marketing Table, by the Pound, Yard &c.&apos.Undated; dated [1815-1845] via Jisc and WorldCat.A smart copy of this very scarce practical and moral instructional volume. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping and discolouration to back strip head and tail, and board perimeters. Closed tear to head of back strip, with joint heads starting, and boards holding firm. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned, but generally clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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