The Conscious Lovers. A comedy...
London.
Printed for J. Tonson, 1723.
8vo.
[16], 86pp, [2]. Later mottled half-calf, tooled in gilt and blind, marbled paper boards, contrasting red morocco lettering-pieces. A trifle rubbed. Manuscript initials 'A. A.' to title page.
An attractive copy of Sir Richard Steele's (bap. 1762, d. 1729) sentimental comedy The Conscious Lovers, which sought to emphasise social morality and to rise above the typically lewd and lascivious restoration comedies in which fops and rakes took centre stage.
ESTC N490064.
£ 250.00
Antiquates Ref: 31766