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Congreve, William (1670--1729) - Criticism and interpretation
[Works. 1774]
The works of Mr. Congreve: in two volumes. ... The seventh edition. To which is prefixed, the life of the author.
London (Place), printed for T. Lowndes, T. Caslon, T. Davies, W. Nicoll, S. Bladon, and R. Snagg,, 1774.
2 vols ; 17.4 cm. (12º)
I: 339, [9] p., engr. frontis. port. : [3] pl.
II: 419, [1] p., [2] pl.
First edition published in three volumes in 1710 (q.v.). The full-page frontispiece plates engraved by Charles Grignion after Francis Hayman are included in the register and pagination. Contents: Vol. I. The old bachelor. The double dealer. Love for love. -- Vol. II. The mourning bride. The way of the world. The judgment of Paris. Semele, with Poems on several occasions. A nine-page list of books printed for T. Lowndes appears at the end of volume I. ESTC t26069.
Copy Notes Bookseller's inscription in pencil on vol. I front free-endpaper in pencil 2Vs-cf. An unspecified edition of the works of Congreve was bought for £2 12s. 6d. from Thomas Boone on 13 May 1807 (Spiers Box), but cannot be securely identified with either of the editions in the Soane Museum.
Binding C18th sprinkled calf, gilt-ruled spines, red spine labels.
Reference Number 1972
Additional Names Thomas Boone
[Works. 1774]
The works of Mr. Congreve: in two volumes. ... The seventh edition. To which is prefixed, the life of the author.
London (Place), printed for T. Lowndes, T. Caslon, T. Davies, W. Nicoll, S. Bladon, and R. Snagg,, 1774.
2 vols ; 17.4 cm. (12º)
I: 339, [9] p., engr. frontis. port. : [3] pl.
II: 419, [1] p., [2] pl.
First edition published in three volumes in 1710 (q.v.). The full-page frontispiece plates engraved by Charles Grignion after Francis Hayman are included in the register and pagination. Contents: Vol. I. The old bachelor. The double dealer. Love for love. -- Vol. II. The mourning bride. The way of the world. The judgment of Paris. Semele, with Poems on several occasions. A nine-page list of books printed for T. Lowndes appears at the end of volume I. ESTC t26069.
Copy Notes Bookseller's inscription in pencil on vol. I front free-endpaper in pencil 2Vs-cf. An unspecified edition of the works of Congreve was bought for £2 12s. 6d. from Thomas Boone on 13 May 1807 (Spiers Box), but cannot be securely identified with either of the editions in the Soane Museum.
Binding C18th sprinkled calf, gilt-ruled spines, red spine labels.
Reference Number 1972
Additional Names Thomas Boone