George Etherege - The Works of Sir George Etherege

London, J. Tonson, 1735. Leather. A scarce early edition of the collected dramatic and poetical works of Sir George Etherege A scarce early edition, likely the fourth edition.ESTC citation number T52792.Each play with its own title page, pagination, and register.Illustrated with three plates.Register is irregular but text is complete.The collected works of the Restoration dramatist George Etherege, this volume include his poems, 'The Comical Revenge, or, Love in a Tub', 'She Wou'd if She Cou'd', and 'A Man of the Mode: or, Sir Fopling Flutter&apos.These three comedies were met with much success when first performed, most particularly 'The Man of Mode', which is considered to be the best comedy of matters written before the days of Congreve. Bookplates of Fettiplace Nott, and of Richard Luckett to the front paste downs. In a rebacked calf binding, with new endpapers. Externally, rubbed, mostly to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light discolouration to the boards. Hinges are starting but firm. Two bookplates to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with some occasional spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

See/Hide Conditions of Sale

Following conditions of sale apply:
Terms of Sale

We send all our books on approval and we gladly accept returns for any reason in like condition within 30 days of purchase.
We now post only via DHL as weight for weight it is a very similar cost to recorded mail, but is fully tracked and much more reliable. This gives next day delivery to places as far afield as New York. Price is based on an average book weighing 1kg. if your book is very light it may be less, or more for sets and the like that are heavier.

Payment Methods Accepted
All major credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/American Express); bank transfer; Paypal; cash; cheque.