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CUNNINGHAM, PETER. The Story of Nell Gwyn and the Sayings of Charles the Second. extra-illustrated with the insertion of additional portraits. 8vo,

CUNNINGHAM, PETER. The Story of Nell Gwyn and the Sayings of Charles the Second. extra-illustrated with the insertion of additional portraits. 8vo, deep orange-brown morocco gilt extra, with gilt turn-ins, by Rivière. London, 1852

  • Notes: first edition. Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn (1650-87) was an actress who became the most notable of Charles II's mistresses. Originally appearing in The Gentleman's Magazine in 1851, this is the first publication in book form.

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