The Book of Nonsense - with all the Original Pictures and Verses Twenty-Fifth Edition London/New York: Frederick Warne and Co. (no date but c.1888) A best seller from it's original release in 1862, featuring the whimsical drawings and limericks of Edward Lear. Edward Lear (12 or 13 May 1812 ? 29 January 1888) was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet, and is known principally for his popular nonsense collections of poems, songs, short stories, botanical drawings, recipes, and alphabets. He also composed and published twelve musical settings of Tennyson's poetry. 10" x 8.5", 116 pages, dark green beveled cloth boards with beautiful gilt-stamped illustrated titles. ~1888 The book of Nonsense by Edward Lear with 116 illustrations w/limericks Click images to enlarge Description The Book of Nonsense with all the Original Pictures and Verses Twenty-Fifth Edition London/New York: Frederick Warne and Co. (no date but c.1888) A best seller from it's original release in 1862, featuring the whimsical drawings and limericks of Edward Lear. Edward Lear (12 or 13 May 1812 ? 29 January 1888) was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet, and is known principally for his popular nonsense collections of poems, songs, short stories, botanical drawings, recipes, and alphabets. He also composed and published twelve musical settings of Tennyson's poetry. 10" x 8.5", 116 pages, dark green beveled cloth boards with beautiful gilt-stamped illustrated titles. Guarantee: We make every effort to describe our items as comprehensively and accurately as possible. It is up to you to ask questions prior to bidding - we will cheerfully answer all questions as quickly and completely as possible. Objects are sold in "as is" condition and we provide numerous pictures for your information. We offer refunds/returns if the item has been misrepresented or misdescribed and we will work with you in good faith to ensure your absolute satisfaction! The Fine Print. Please read! I normally ship at three times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. At end of auction, contact is expected within three days and payment is due within 5 days of auction close (10 for overseas bidders). Non-paying bidder notice after that time and item re-listed. Where possible, Delivery Confirmation (package tracking) is used and incorporated into the mailing price. Tracking is not available on international orders. Florida residents must pay 6% sales tax. I am not responsible for any accidents, injuries or other damages that arise out of the use or misuse of any item purchased. , each bidder agrees to release and hold the seller harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind in connection with the auction or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of any item including, without limitation, personal injury, death, property damage and claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. , each bidder agrees to all terms and conditions stated here. Pictures sell! Auctiva Offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. 300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete Selling Solution. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter