Author: William Congreve
Title: The Works of Mr. Congreve
Description: London, W. Lowndes, 1788 . Leather. A new edition of this collection of the works of William Congreve, a playwright and poet known for his Restoration literature. Complete in two volumes. A new edition. Bound in full diced calf, rebacked, with the boards restored and spine laid down. Complete in two volumes.Comprised of the works of English poet, playwright and politician, William Congreve, who was best known for his contribution to Restoration literature, particularly for his use of satire.Congreve wrote five plays during his life, all of which are included in these two volumes, alongside various poetical works. Containing "The Old Bachelor" (1693), 'The Double Dealer" (1694), "Love for Love" (1695), The Mourning Bride" (1697) and "The Way of the World" (1700). With a Life of the Author prefixed to Volume I. Illustrated with seven full-page copperplate engravings to Volume I and five further plates to Volume II. Collated, complete. Bound in full diced calf, rebacked, with the boards restored and spine laid down. Externally, very good, with light rubbing to boards and extremities, a little heavier to spine. Small area of worming to the head of the board and joints to I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with the odd spot or handling mark. Occasional small chip to page extremities, not affecting text. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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