Bidspirit auction | LORD CHESTERFIELD, ”PRINCIPLES OF POLITENESS,

LORD CHESTERFIELD, ”PRINCIPLES OF POLITENESS, AND OF KNOWING THE WORLD” - This lot features a rare antique book titled ”Principles of Politeness, And of Knowing the World” by the late Lord Chesterfield, circa 1791. Appears to be hand bound in leather and comes in fair condition. The book is attributed to Lord Chesterfield, likely Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694–1773), known for his ”Letters to His Son”. The title page states it contains ”Every Instruction Necessary to Complete the Gentleman and Man of Fashion, to Teach Him a Knowledge of Life, and Make Him Well Received in All Companies”.