Beschreibung:

Hawkins, Francis, trans. (1628-1681) Youths Behaviour, or Decency in Conversation amongst Men, composed in French by Grave Persons, for the Use and Benefit of their Youth. London: S. Griffin for William Lee 1668. Octavo, engraved portrait frontispiece of the translator at the age of ten, title printed within border of typographical ornaments; separate title page but continuous collation and pagination for the second part, New Additions unto Youths Behaviour, with engraved frontispiece of two women labeled "Vertue" and "Vice," (lacking H8 final ?blank); bound in a 19th century prize binding from Mr. Oliphant's School, awarded to Sophia Jane Drew in 1856; both boards detached, some toning and browning to contents, 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. The second part of this courtesy book contains advice targeted to women, including an admonition of "that upstart impudence of naked Breasts," a list of proverbs, and an alphabetical lexicon. Wing Y-209A; ESTC R42970; rare at auction.