Description: Complete Nonsense by Edward Lear. New binding. Introduced by Quentin Blake. Integrated illustrations by the author on every page, hand-coloured for this edition, taken from the first editions of Lear's five nonsense books (1846-1895). Full red cloth blocked with a design in gilt and black. Red endleaves. Plain yellow slipcase. 23.5x16.7cm. 286pp. Although he was at one time art master to Queen Victoria and his delicate watercolour landscapes and bird prints are still sought after, it is as the laureate of nonsense that Edward Lear is best remembered. Shy in the company of adults, he began writing limericks to amuse the children of his patron, the Earl of Derby. It was for them that ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’, ‘The Jumblies’, ‘The Pobble Who Had No Toes’ and so many other immortal characters were invented. Travelling extensively in Europe and Asia, he wrote letters full of puns, absurd rhymes and comic drawings to his young friends. ‘Bosh,' as Lear remarked, ‘requires a good deal of care,’ and he lavished it on his own creations. This charming compendium features Lear's original illustrations and is introduced by Quentin Blake Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help.All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Surbi
Price: 18.99 GBP
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Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: UK
Language: English
Illustrator: Quentin Blake
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Luxury Edition
Fiction Subject: Fantasy
Author: Edward Lear
Publisher: Folio Society
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Weight: 1 Kg
Year Printed: 2012
