Edward Lear (b. Highgate, London 1812, d. San Remo, Italy 1888)

Edward Lear: Birds drawn for John Gould. London: The Folio Society 2012. Lex folio. Introduction by David Attenborough and signed by him, 80 hand-colored lithographs, + additional loose lithograph of an Eagle Owl laid in in its own protective envelope (envelope with minor wear). This #502 of 780 copies numbered and signed by David Attenborough. Bound in full morocco with gold blocking on front, back, spine and inside edges. Presented in a buckram-bound solander box.

Books and manuscripts, 10 December 2019

Books & manuscripts

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