William Congreve — Plays

London, J. Tonson, 1735. Leather. A nice collection of five popular plays by the leading playwright William Congreve. Complete as two volumes bound in one.ESTC citation number T42460.Illustrated with five plates, frontispieces to each play.Each play has a separate dated title page, pagination, and register.A collection of the plays and poems of William Congreve, the English Restoration playwright and poet.Including 'The Old Batchelor', 'The Double Dear', 'Love For Love', 'The Mourning-Bride', and 'The Way of the World&apos.Congreve was known for his satirical dialogue, and his influence on the popular comedy of manners style of the era. He only wrote five plays, with a brief but successful career, his plays written between 1693 and 1700. Congreve was also a member of the Whig Kit-Kat Club, turning his career towards politics after his brief playwright career. In a full calf binding. Externally, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards, a little heavier to the rear board. Spine is a little discoloured. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .