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[Directorium cosmeticum, or,] A Directory for the female-sex: : being a father's advice to his daughter: wherein all young ones (especially those of that sex) are directed how they may obtain the greatest beauty, and adorn themselves with a holy conversation.

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Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London, : Printed by George Larkin, at the lower end of Broadstreet, next to London-Wall, 1684.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Women > Conduct of life > Poetry > Early works to 1800. Women > Social life and customs > Poetry > Early works to 1800. Broadsides > England > 17th century.
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