Apr 09, 2015 - Sale 2379

Sale 2379 - Lot 37

Price Realized: $ 780
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
CONGREVE, WILLIAM. The Way of the World, A Comedy. [10] (of [12]), 89, [3] pages; lacks the half-title. 4to, 218x166 mm, contemporary 1/2 calf, worn; contents browned with dark stain in outer margins, title heavily soiled. London: Jacob Tonson, 1700

Additional Details

first edition of Congreve's masterpiece, "the crowning glory of Restoration comedy" (DLB). Wing C5878.