An essay on the art of ingeniously tormenting
Subtitle: with proper rules for the exercise of that pleasant art : humbly addressed, in the first part, to the master, husband, &c., in the second part, to the wife, friend &c. : with some general instructions for plaguing all your acquaintance
Contributors: Millar, Andrew, 1705-1768, bookseller; Plimpton, George A. (George Arthur), 1855-1936, former owner
Edition: The second edition, corrected.
Publisher: Printed for A. Millar in the Strand
Published: 1757
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
Subjects: Conduct of life; Humor; Interpersonal relations; Satire; Early works to 1800; Marriage
Other titles: Art of tormenting
Notes: Anonymous. By Jane Collier.

Headpieces, initials, and tailpieces.

Rare Book copy 1: Pages 233-234 incorrectly bound preceding p. 1.

Rare Book copy 2 (Plimpton): From the library of George A. Plimpton, with his bookplate.

Rare Book copy 2 (Plimpton): Label of B. Westermann & Co., New York on front pastedown.

English short title catalogue (ESTC), T90102

Gift; George A. Plimpton

Rare Book copy 2 (Plimpton): Bound in full brown leather, gold-tooled.