Laughable Lyrics: a Fourth Book of Nonsense Poems, Songs, Botany, Music, &c.

Edward Lear

Verlag: Robert John Bush, London, 1877

Beschreibung

The first edition of Edward Lear's fourth book on nonsense poetry, a popular collection complete with Lear's illustrations throughout. The first edition.A humorous collection of the nonsense poetry and songs of Edward Lear, including many limericks, a form of poetry he popularised.Illustrated by Lear throughout.Edward Lear was a popular illustrator, musician, and author of the Victorian era, best known for this genre of nonsense poetry in the vein of Lewis Carroll. In the original publisher's cloth binding.Externally, with a crack to the rear joint and some light marks to the boards and spine. A little loss to the head and tail of the spine. Light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine is a little discoloured. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper. Internally, pages are loose, as is usual with a gutta percha binding. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with some odd spots. Good Only. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 812P17

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Laughable Lyrics: a Fourth Book of Nonsense ...

Verlag: Robert John Bush, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1877

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: Edward Lear

Zustand: Good Only

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book