[viii] 120 pp. In French, with head and tail pieces. Entirely in calf with 5 raised bands, gilt in the compartments. Leather is a bit scuffed, gilt is dulled but still attractive. With a catalog review pasted in the inside front cover "Curieux livre tres-amusant qui a fair naitre une critique assez spirituelle. Voir l'Art de corriger et de rendre les hommes constants." Title page has the "Les Fanfaronades" crossed out, owner inscript above title with what was paid, then something also neatly crossed out, otherwise clean and unmarked. A scarce little book on training wives according to their character (prude, coquette, etc.) in what appears to be the original binding. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 120 pages