Lear, Edward (author); Brooke, Leslie (artist) — Nonsense Songs
London, Frederick Warne and Co. Cloth. no date, presumed early 1900s. Orange illustrated cloth. Unpaginated, perhaps around 200 pp. Black and white illustrations throughout, as well as full page color plates. A collection of poetry for children, by Edward Lear, known for his witty, "nonsense" verse. Illustrated by Leonard Leslie Brooke, a British artist and author. While a few of his paintings are held in British collections, he is best known for his book illustrations. GOOD condition. Minor fading, toning and soiling to the covers. Minor spotting/mottling to the cloth at the upper portion near the spine. Spine faded. Minor toning in the interior. Good .