The works of the late ingenious Mr. George Farquhar: containing all his poems, letters, essays and comedies, publish'd in his life-time. In two ... some memoirs of the author, ... Volume 1 of 2 by George Farquhar - 2010-05-29

Nabu Press, 2010-03-01. Paperback. Good.

London: J. Clarke, 1760 . Ninth Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Two volumes. Small 8vo. Early 3/4 calf and marbled paper over boards, with modern rebacking; spines worn with small losses. Engraved frontis to each volume. George Farquhar (1677-1707) was an Irish Dramatist who turned to writing after an accident ended his acting career. 18th century sets of his work are uncommon.

London: J. Clarke; et al, 1760. Vellum. Very Good. 7" by 4". None. A smartly rebound collection of the comedic and dramatic plays of George Farquhar, containing all of his works in total. Complete in two volumes.A collection of the plays of George Farquhar.ESTC citation number T52804.Three pages of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume II.Farquhar was an Irish dramatists, known for his notable contributions to the late Restoration comedy. He saw success with his first comedy, 'Love and a Bottle', which led him to devote himself to play-writing. The rest of his plays were favourably received, though he died young and didn't had an immensely prolific career, writing plays for fewer than ten years in total.Containing Farquhar's poetry, letters, 'Love and a Bottle', 'The Constant Couple', 'Sir Harry Wildair', 'The Inconstant', 'The Twin-Rivals', 'The Recruiting-Officer', and 'The Beaux-Stratagem'.The plays were first performed at Drury Lane, London.Each play has a separate title page and… Read More

London: J. and P. Knapton, 1742. Eighth edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Two volumes. 12mo. Full period calf; a very handsome set. George Farquhar (1677-1707) was an Irish Dramatist who turned to writing after an accident ended his acting career. 18th century sets of his work are uncommon.