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1889 Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets Etc. Etc.
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Description
Decorative Binding, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce
The fifth edition of the work.
In publisher's original decorative cloth binding.
An abundantly illustrated volume, featuring the unusual imagery of artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet Edward Lear.
The volume showcases Lear's imaginative and humorous designs through 162 illustrations, including botanical creations such as the ''Cockatooca Superba', as well as 6 illustrated alphabets, enhanced by the author's witty captions.
Condition
In publisher's original cloth bindings. Externally, smart. Bumping to head and tail of the spine. Rubbing to spine and joints. Shelf wear to corners of boards. Odd mark to rear board. Hinges slightly strained. Front free end paper disbound but present, with an ink inscription. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with light spotting to the front and rear.
Very Good
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