DIRECTIONS FOR LOVE AND MARRIAGE
John Leigh at the Bell & Tho. Burrell at the Golden-Ball, 1677. Hardcover. 128 pages. 1677. Two raised bands on the spine. The glue on the endpapers has let go, showing the original boards; missing page 13-14 and page 63-64 is loose. Previous owner's name and scribbles on the front endpapers; many pages are creased. This is a good copy of this rare book 'Written Originally by Franciscus Barbarus a Venetian Senator. And now Translated into English by a Person of Quality' The first book is concerned with the endowments of a wife, from what wedlock is; the manners, age, nobility, beauty, riches, timing and nuptial solemnities of a wife. The second book concerns conjugal love, moderation of a wife, speech and silence of women, apparel and attire of a wife, food of a wife, regulation of congress, domestic care and the education of children. Two books in one volume. Very Good / No Jacket. Item #001381
Price: $799.94