Modesitten. Ein Lustspiel in fünf Aufzügen

by Franz Xaver Karl Gewey

$125 · Offered by Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller

First edition

Wien: Joh. Bapt. Wallishausser, 1801. First edition. Softcover. 12mo. 191pp. Blue wrappers. Rare and fascinating early work of one of the masters of Viennese farce literature. This 5 act comedy play is a humorous satire of the fashion morals among the Viennese society. Some age wear on wrappers with spine taped and corners partly chipped. Three stickers of previous owners on top of front cover. Minor creasing in lower

• Binding: Softcover

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