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The Book of Nonsense

Name: The Book of Nonsense
Author: Edward Lear

Book Description

A celebrated collection of whimsical limericks and absurd illustrations by Edward Lear, the master of literary nonsense. This is in exceptional condition by far the best example that I have ever seen.

Dealer Notes

Historical Significance: Lear’s work (first published in 1846) pioneered the limerick form and influenced children’s literature.
Illustrations: Retains Lear’s distinctive doodle-style artwork, integral to the nonsense genre.

Author Edward Lear

Date c 1900

Binding Original red cloth, with gilt and black tooling

Publisher Frederick Warne & Co., London

Illustrator Edward Lear

Condition Internally very fine No foxing no marks. Bumping to back strip head and tail but other wise very clean and bright.

Pages 110 illustrations blank to rear pages not numbered

Price: £95.00

Offered by Libris Mundi Ltd

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