Cunningham, Peter

The Story of Nell Gwynn ... Extra Illustrated. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1852



2 volumes, 8vo inlaid to large 8vo (11 x 7 1/4 in.; 280 x 184 mm). Half-title in first volume, titles printed in red and black, approximately 140 engraved portraits and views. Contemporary red straight-grain morocco, gilt roll-tool of alternating lily and fan in border, central panels made of single fillet with floral endings and four gilt-stamped floral pieces at corners, roll-tooled in blind on either side, spines gilt, gilt edges, wide turn-ins, red silk place holders.

2 volumes, 8vo inlaid to large 8vo (11 x 7 1/4 in.; 280 x 184 mm). Half-title in first volume, titles printed in red and black, approximately 140 engraved portraits and views. Contemporary red straight-grain morocco, gilt roll-tool of alternating lily and fan in border, central panels made of single fillet with floral endings and four gilt-stamped floral pieces at corners, roll-tooled in blind on either side, spines gilt, gilt edges, wide turn-ins, red silk place holders
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A handsome copy.