The Works of the Late Ingenious Mr. George Farquhar
de George Farquhar
- Usado
- very good
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Very Good
- Librería
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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London: J. Clarke; et al, 1760. Vellum. Very Good. 7" by 4". None. A smartly rebound collection of the comedic and dramatic plays of George Farquhar, containing all of his works in total. Complete in two volumes.A collection of the plays of George Farquhar.ESTC citation number T52804.Three pages of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume II.Farquhar was an Irish dramatists, known for his notable contributions to the late Restoration comedy. He saw success with his first comedy, 'Love and a Bottle', which led him to devote himself to play-writing. The rest of his plays were favourably received, though he died young and didn't had an immensely prolific career, writing plays for fewer than ten years in total.Containing Farquhar's poetry, letters, 'Love and a Bottle', 'The Constant Couple', 'Sir Harry Wildair', 'The Inconstant', 'The Twin-Rivals', 'The Recruiting-Officer', and 'The Beaux-Stratagem'.The plays were first performed at Drury Lane, London.Each play has a separate title page and pagination.The ninth edition of this work.Rebound in a quarter vellum binding with marbled paper to the boards Rebound in a quarter vellum binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, near fine, with few minor marks. Hinges are tight however the webbing is showing through the binding. Internally, tightly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. The first gathering of Volume I is working loose. Very Good
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- Librería
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 744P10
- Título
- The Works of the Late Ingenious Mr. George Farquhar
- Autor
- George Farquhar
- Ilustrador
- None
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Vellum
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Very Good
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- J. Clarke; et al
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1760
- Tamaño
- 7" by 4"
- Palabras clave
- The Works of the Late Ingenious Mr. George Farquhar george farquhar restoration the constant couple george farquhar the beaux' stratagem irish
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- Puede que se trate de un conjunto de varios volúmenes y requiera de gastos de envío adicionales.
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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