1672 RARE 1ed Love in a Wood English Restoration Theater Wycherley St James Park
William Wycherley was 17th-century English playwright whose plays were popular throughout England during his lifetime. In fact, many of his works were performed at the Theatre Royal including “Love in A Wood”. This play, his first to be published and performed, was dedicated to the Duchess of Cleveland, Barbra Palmer, one of the many mistresses of Charles II of England.
This 1672 first edition of Wycherley’s first work is considerably rare and valuable! A fine work of early British literature and theater!
1672 RARE 1ed Love in a Wood English Restoration Theater Wycherley St James Park
William Wycherley was 17th-century English playwright whose plays were popular throughout England during his lifetime. In fact, many of his works were performed at the Theatre Royal including “Love in A Wood”. This play, his first to be published and performed, was dedicated to the Duchess of Cleveland, Barbra Palmer, one of the many mistresses of Charles II of England.
This 1672 first edition of Wycherley’s first work is considerably rare and valuable! A fine work of early British literature and theater!
Item number: #22626
Price: $1500
WYCHERLEY, William
Love in a wood, or, St. James’s park : a comedy
London: Printed by J.M. for H. Herringman, 1672. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [8], 95, [1]
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~8.75in X 6.5in (22cm x 16cm)
- Very rare and desirable
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22626
Category
Literature
Authors
WYCHERLEY, William
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete