By George C. Hazelton, Jr.
New York   Charles Scribner's Sons
7.5" by 5" viii, [2], 311, [2]pp
An attractive first edition of this novel about English stage actress Nell Gwyn, adapted from the author's original play.
By George C. Hazelton, Jr.

1901 Mistress Nell: A Merry Tale of a Merry Time ('Twixt Fact and Fancy)

New York   Charles Scribner's Sons
7.5" by 5" viii, [2], 311, [2]pp
An attractive first edition of this novel about English stage actress Nell Gwyn, adapted from the author's original play.
£48.00
: 0.5kgs / : 905Y12

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First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding

The first edition of this work.

In the publisher's original cloth binding with gilt detailing.

The novelisation of the author's play about Nell Gwyn, an English actress and celebrity figure of the Restoration period. She became best known for being a long-time mistress of King Charles II, hence the title.

In the foreword, the author thanks to actress Henrietta Crosman, who played Nell in the play.

Condition

In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent with slight rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper.

Near Fine

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