FARQUHAR, George (1678-1707). The Beaux Stratagem. A Comedy. London: Printed for Bernard Lintott, [1707].

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FARQUHAR, George (1678-1707). The Beaux Stratagem. A Comedy. London: Printed for Bernard Lintott, [1707].

4o (222 x 168 mm). Half-title. (Half-title reinforced at inner margin, some browning and light marginal dampstaining.) Modern morocco, spine gilt-lettered.

FIRST EDITION of one of Farquhar's most well-known comedies, written shortly before his death. The Stratagem, as it was known on stage, opened on 8 March 1707 at the new Queen's Theatre in the Haymarket and was an immediate success. Ashley II, p. 108-109.