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The Way of the World

The Way of the World

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The Way of the World

by Congreve, William

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Near Fine
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About This Item

London: The Haymarket Press 1928. 4to.Limited Edition. Limited Edition. xxi, 81 pp. Brown calf binding with elaborate gilt-stamped decorations to boards, and gilt lettering and raised bands to spine; top edge gilt, others uncut. In near fine condition inside and out, clean and bright. Out of series, but one of 100 limited edition copies with an etching frontispiece signed by its artist, A. R. Middleton Todd. A lovely copy of one of the best and most classic Restoration comedies, regarded by many as Congreve's masterpiece, though a commercial failure when it was first performed in 1700. . Near Fine. Gilt-decorated Calf. 1928.

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
Foster Books - Stephen Foster, ABA, ILAB, PBFA GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
71235
Title
The Way of the World
Author
Congreve, William
Illustrator
Middleton Todd, A. R.
Format/Binding
Gilt-decorated Calf
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
The Haymarket Press 1928
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1928
Size
4to.Limited Edition
Keywords
Restoration comedy,Comedy of manners,The Haymarket Press,Satire,
Bookseller catalogs
Fine Bindings; Performing Arts - Theatre / Dance; Humour;

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Top Edge Gilt
Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Raised Band(s)
Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Calf
Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...

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