{"product_id":"the-young-mans-companion-or-friendly-adviser-edward-turner-1852-ed","title":"The Young Man's Companion; or, Friendly Adviser, Edward Turner — 1852 Ed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e Halifax, Milner and Sowerby, 1852\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e 16mo, pp. N\/A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original green blind-stamped cloth binding remains remarkably firm and intact for a pocket edition of this era, presenting with beautifully bright, unoxidised Victorian gilt tooling to the spine. The boards exhibit only minor corner bumping and superficial rubbing, with negligible wear to the head and tail of the spine, suggesting it has been carefully stored. Internally, the text block is compact with its all-edges-gilt finish remaining largely vibrant. The pages themselves show moderate, expected age-toning and scattered foxing, most notable around the frontispiece and title page, but remain free from significant tears, structural loosening, or detrimental staining. The original yellow endpapers remain secure, ultimately preserving this mid-nineteenth-century volume in a highly collectible, tightly bound condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e This provincial imprint represents a highly attractive pocket edition of Edward Turner's moral guide. While originally published earlier in London by Joseph Smith, this specific issue is a wonderful example of accessible but elegantly produced Victorian 'Cottage Library' style editions. The book features a charming engraved frontispiece depicting a classical allegorical scene, which perfectly complements the text's aim to instil educational knowledge and 'gentlemanly deportment'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe original green cloth binding is notably striking, retaining highly detailed and bright gilt blocking to the spine that features both an astronomer at his telescope and a mounted figure; motifs perfectly matched to the book's themes of worldly counsel and upward mobility. Surviving copies of these small, heavily handled conduct manuals are increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly in such well-preserved original cloth with intact gilt edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA fascinating window into the moral and social expectations of the Victorian era, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eThe Young Man's Companion; or, Friendly Adviser\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a comprehensive conduct manual for the aspiring nineteenth-century gentleman. Written to afford 'the most essential means for success in life', this pocket-sized guide covers everything from educational pursuits to worldly counsel. It stands as an engaging historical artefact that captures the period's ideals of self-improvement, diligence, and upright character, making it a compelling addition to any collection of social history or antiquarian conduct literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323877773651,"sku":"4615","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_141208.jpg?v=1784194557","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-young-mans-companion-or-friendly-adviser-edward-turner-1852-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}