The Way of the World: Comedy in Five Acts
by Congreve, William
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Not Issued
- Seller
-
Staten Island, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: The Heritage Press, 1959. Hardcover, black decoratively embossed cloth, in slipcase. 108 pages. Introduction by Louis Kronenberger. Illustrated with one plate and numerous colored vignettes by T.M. Cleland. No previous ownership marks. Mild scuffs and old stains to slipcase. A very clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy. Fine in a near very good slipcase. . First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Fine/Not Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Synopsis
The Way of the World premiered in England in 1700, and is considered on of the best Restoration comedies written. The play follows two lovers, their quest to marry, and the myriad characters and relationships which stand in their way.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Great Expectations Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011967
- Title
- The Way of the World: Comedy in Five Acts
- Author
- Congreve, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Not Issued
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1959
- Keywords
- Literature, Heritage Press
- Bookseller catalogs
- Heritage Press;
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Great Expectations Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Staten Island, New York
About Great Expectations Rare Books
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- Plate
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