The works of Mr. William Congreve. : In three volumes. Consisting of his plays and poems.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Congreve, William, 1670-1729
Language:English
Published: Birmingham : Printed by J. Baskerville for J. and R. Tonson, in the Strand, London, 1761.
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Bookplates (Provenance) > 20th century.
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Ownership and Custodial History:
MSU: volume 1 & 3 Loose bookplate of Hilda Leyel (dated 1940; motto: The leaves of the trees for the healing of the nations), once laid into v. 1 and v. 3, transferred to MSS 466 Box 2 folder 230.
Physical Description:3 volumes, 5 plates : frontispiece (portrait) ; 24 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • v. 1. The old batchelor, a comedy. The double dealer, a comedy
  • v. 2. Love for love, a comedy. The way of the world, a comedy
  • v. 3. The mourning bride, a tragedy. The judgment of Paris, a masque. Semele, an opera. Poems upon several occasions. A letter to Mr. Dennis, concerning humor in comedy.