Memoirs of the life, writings, and amours of William Congreve Esq; interspersed with miscellaneous essays, letters, and characters, written by him. Also some very curious memoirs of Mr. Dryden and his family, with a character of him and his writings, by Mr. Congreve. Compiled ... by Charles Wilson Esq;

People / Organizations

• Edmund Curll ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed [for E. Curll] in the year, 1730.

Publication year

1730-1730

ESTC No.

T96952

Grub Street ID

316403

Description

xvi,112;156,[4];24;38p. : port. ; 8⁰

Note

In four parts (the Memoirs in two parts, and the Will in two editions), each with separate pagination and register.

The second edition of the Will (of 24p.) has a separate titlepage reading: 'Mr. Congreve's last will and testament. With characters of his writings. .. The second edition' London, printed for E. Curll, 1730; the first edition was issued separately in 1729.

Pp.xii of the prelims and 110, 111 in part 1 of the Memoirs misnumbered iix, 111 and 110.

With an index.