Congreve William Alex Charles Ewald (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Blue cloth covers with sunned spine, 486 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Ewald, Alex. Charles - Editor (illustrator). chip at the head of the spine of the dust jacket (mylar wrapped), otherwise fine; a clean and tight book.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. The cover has general wearing to the corners and edges and fading to the spine. The text is clean, bright and tight. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. . . . . 8vo, hardcover, blue cloth. Vg+ condition in vg dj. Previous owner's name on copyright page. Dust jacket intact; covers and contents clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Binding sturdy, square and tight.486 pp. 18th, Augustan, British, Century, Drama, English, History, Theatre,

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a critical analysis of William Congreve's 1693 comedy The Old Bachelor, is a detailed exploration of the author's social and literary significance. Centered on a witty and elaborate critique of Restoration-era sexual mores, the play is a scathing satire of fashionable society. The author's insightful analysis of gender dynamics and courtship rituals of the period reveals Congreve's profound understanding of the tensions between desire and social convention. This book's exploration of The Old Bachelor contributes not only to Congreve scholarship but also offers a nuanced analysis of the social expectations, gender roles, and sexual politics of Restoration England. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Light edge-wear to jacket with heavy wear to spine ends. Lightly foxed edges else minimal wear to book.

Orange Cloth, Gilt. Condition: Very Good. Frontispiece (illustrator). Reprint. 486 pp. A well made book in a small format.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. T.Fisher Unwin, c.1920 (name penned on ffep dated 1922). 12mo. 486pp. Top edge gilt. Leather bound hardcover. Spine darkened. Lightly age toned frontispiece and tp. Binding firm. Overall Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 481, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 481.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1888. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - Volume 11, Pages: - 532, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 11 532.

Hardcover. Condition: VG/VG/ND. y 1st Edn. Thus 1st. Imp. HARDBACK IN THE MERMAID SERIES. ?UNCOMMON,? SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edn: 1st. Thus.* Date of Publication: 1887 * Publisher: * Binding and cover condition: Mid brown cloth covered boards, faded gilt title & decoration to spine with black titles & decoration to face. No bumps & slight rubs, some shelf wear to corners and to head and tail of spine. Marks and age to spine. VG* Jacket condition: No dust jacket. ND* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Coloured end papers (dark green). Front hinge slightly split. Slight spotting to prelims. A few annotations to text and margins. All edges darkened. Clean, crisp, tight and bright with no reading wear, very slight paper colouration to page margins. VG.* Illustrations: B/w tissue guarded plate at frontis showing portrait of ?William Congreve,? vignettes and decorative strips to sections and at finis.* Pages: 486 pp. text i pp blank at rear.* Description: This volume contains:- The Old Bachelor; The Double-dealer; Love for Love; The Way of The World; The Mounting Bride.?* A NEAR VG+ text copy of the 1st thus with some age and wear reducing it to VG. No dust jacket.* Mermaid Series. 1887-01-01. n.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1887. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 540, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 540.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1887. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 544, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 544.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Small chips on jacket; Mermaid series; 486 pages.