The Works Of Mr William Congreve

London: printed for J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, 1753. Sixth Edition. Hardcover. 12mo., 3 volumes; VG: bound in contemporary calf, paneled spines with gilt tooling, black and maroon morocco labels with gilt titling; mild wear and rubbing, front hinge of volume 1 beginning to separate; Each part has a separate dated titlepage, but pagination and register are… Read more about this item

Birmingham: John Baskerville, 1761. Leather. Good. 9" by 5.5". Not Stated. The complete collection of the satirical and tragic plays of the Restoration playwright William Congreve, illustrated beautifully detailed plates. Complete in three volumes. A collection of the plays and poems of William Congreve, the English Restoration playwright and poet. Illustrated with… Read more about this item

London: J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper. Poor. 1753. Softcover. Front cover is missing. Front blank, general title page, and frontis are detached but present. Spine and rear cover are worn. Pages through approximately page 74 are browned, very little browning to remainder of book. ; Several titles bound together, separate title pages, continuous pagination.… Read more about this item

London: Jacob Tonson, 1710. This is a set of the First Collected Edition of William Congreve's works, which was reprinted several times throughout the 18th Century. Congreve (1670-1729) grew up in Ireland, attended Trinity College Dublin, and was a friend of Dean Swift. Nevertheless he was the master of English Restoration drama. Volume One (492 pages) contains three comedies: "The… Read more about this item

London: J. Tonson, 1730. William Congreve (1670-1729) grew up in Ireland, attended Trinity College Dublin, and was a friend of Dean Swift. Despite his Irish origins he was the master of English Restoration drama. Originally published by Jacob Tonson in 1710 as the first collection of Congreve's works and going to many editions over most of the 18th century. This… Read more about this item

Shakespeare's Head, London: Jacob Tonson, 1725. Full-Leather. Good. Complete Sert of 3 Volumes, each Title Page Dated 1725. Vol I Contains 2 Comedies; THE OLD BATCHELOR; THE DOUBLE DEALER. 272 Pages + Prologue & Epilogue. Vol II contains a Comedy; LOVE FOR LOVE and a Tragedy, THE MOURNING BRIDE. 283 Pages + Epilogue. Vol III Contains a Comedy,… Read more about this item

Nabu Press, 2010-03-31. Paperback. Good.