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CONGREVE, William (1670-1729). The Way of the World. London: Jacob Tonson, 1700.
4o (211 x 169mm). Half-title. (Somewhat browned throughout, half-title repaired at inner margin.) Modern red half morocco, spine gilt-lettered, by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Provenance: purchased from Seven Gables Bookshop, New York, 12 August 1970.
FIRST EDITION of Congreve's last and greatest comedy. Millamant, niece of Lady Wishfort, is regarded as "his most brilliant creation," while other memorable characters include Lady Wishfort's country nephew, Sir Wilful Witwoud, and the servants, Foible and Waitwell. Ashley I, p.229; Grolier English 37; Tinker 734; Wing C-5878; Woodward and McManaway 249.
4o (211 x 169mm). Half-title. (Somewhat browned throughout, half-title repaired at inner margin.) Modern red half morocco, spine gilt-lettered, by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Provenance: purchased from Seven Gables Bookshop, New York, 12 August 1970.
FIRST EDITION of Congreve's last and greatest comedy. Millamant, niece of Lady Wishfort, is regarded as "his most brilliant creation," while other memorable characters include Lady Wishfort's country nephew, Sir Wilful Witwoud, and the servants, Foible and Waitwell. Ashley I, p.229; Grolier English 37; Tinker 734; Wing C-5878; Woodward and McManaway 249.