Ever wished that you could spot a Maduro cigar at ten paces? Excuse yourself from work for the day whilst remaining entirely above suspicion? Dissuade your wife from purchasing those abominably unflattering slacks? Then let Manly Manners for the Impeccable Gent be your guide. Penned in 1961 by Mr Guy Egmont - a shining specimen of manhood in the 1960s - it remains the last word in gentlemen's etiquette.

Whatever the dilemma you're facing - whether you're looking to select the perfect white shirt or wondering what to get the servants for Christmas - you're sure to find the answer within these pages. Filled with little-known secrets to help you get ahead in business, in society and in your romantic affairs, Egmont provides invaluable guidance on everything from the Queen's English to dealing with the impertinent inquiries of the press on your return from the London Clinic. A trove of advice for the aspiring gentleman-about-town, Manly Manners remains as relevant today as ever, proving that good manners never go out of style.