Manners for Girls. London: Ward, Lock & Co., [ 1901]. Light green cloth pictorial boards, lettered in black. A nice bright copy.

A witty and insightful etiquette guide written by Mrs. Humphry, better known by her pen name “Madge” from the London periodical Truth. Far from being a dry rulebook, this collection of essays offers practical advice and sharp commentary on the social expectations of young women in Edwardian England.

Charlotte Eliza Humphry (1843-1925), born in Ireland, was a pioneering female journalist. As ‘Madge,’ she wrote popular advice columns and became a trusted voice for women navigating the complexities of Victorian and Edwardian society.