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The Way of the World
by CONGREVE, William
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- VG++/VG+
- Seller
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Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The Haymarket Press, 1928. Signed Limited Edition. Hardcover. VG++/VG+. Limited Edition one of 875 copies. Maroon cloth backed purple flock boards with gilt stamped titles to the front and spine. Uncut edges xxi(i) 79(7)pp with tissue-guarded, signed etching by A. R. Middleton Todd and purple silk ribbon bookmark. In scarce, unclipped, original dust jacket with a 21/- price. The boards have a little light marking with some shelf-wear along the bottom edge. Internally clean, without name, inscription or bookplate. Many of the pages have remained unopened. There limitation page at the rear is unnumbered and therefore out of sequence. The dust jacket, which is now protected in a removable, clear cover (not shown), is well preserved considering its age with just a little creasing along the top edge and some tiny chips at the head of the spine. There are some ink marks on the front panel across the title and a little toning. All in all a very well preserved copy. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.
Synopsis
The Way of the World premiered in England in 1700, and is considered on of the best Restoration comedies written. The play follows two lovers, their quest to marry, and the myriad characters and relationships which stand in their way.
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- Bookseller
- Rainford and Parris Books - PBFA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 201869
- Title
- The Way of the World
- Author
- CONGREVE, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG++/VG+
- Edition
- Signed Limited Edition
- Publisher
- The Haymarket Press
- Date Published
- 1928
- Keywords
- Plays|Limited Edition|Signed|Illustrated
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Rainford and Parris Books - PBFA
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Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
About Rainford and Parris Books - PBFA
Rainford & Parris Books is a small family business based on the Hertfordshire / Essex border, close to London Stansted Airport. We are full time professional bookdealers specialising mainly in Modern First Editions, Children's Books, Illustrated Books and Nineteenth Century Literature, as well as assorted fine and interesting books. When describing our books we attempt to list all significant defects to a high degree of precision, so that you can build an accurate idea of their condition. We supplement our description with images and are always happy to provide further images or information. All books are very carefully packaged in a new book-box so that they reach you in the condition described.
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