The Ladies complete pocket-book, for the year of our Lord 1762. Being the second after bissextile or leap-year, the second of King George III. And the eleventh of the new-style used in Great-Britain. Containing, I. An account of the several feasts, fasts, and holidays throughout the year. II. A methodical memorandrum-book, for keeping a regular account, with great ease and propriety, of all moneis receiv'd, paid, lent, or expended; and of all appointments, engagements, or visits, paid or receiv'd; and a separate column for occasional memorandums, &c. III. Some necessary observations on exercise, temperance, and diet. IV. Some useful receipts in confectionary, and other arts, necessary for the fair-sex. V. The manner of dressing in the year 1761, with some directions relating thereto. By a lady of fashion. VI. The favourite new songs sung at Vauxhall-Gardens, Ranelagh-House, and other polite concerts. VII. An address to the ladies of Great-Britain on the subject of gaming; with a tale adapted thereto, intitled, Piquet, or virtue sacrificed. VIII. An account of the House of Mecklerburg, from which Her Present Majesty is descended. To which is added, a list of Her Majesty's Houshold; and her picture, curiously engraved from an original painting, extremely like. IX. Twenty-four country dances, for the year 1762, table of stocks and transferable annuities; marketing tables; table of expences and wages, &c.

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M.DCC.LXII. [1762]
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London : Printed only for John Newbery, in St. Paul's Church Yard, M.DCC.LXII. [1762]

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xi,[109],36p.,plates : ports. ; 120.

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ESTC T142070
Roscoe, A7 (115)

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