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Lear’s Book of Nonsense

Edward Lear published his Book of Nonsense in 1846, and a much enlarged edition in 1862: one limerick to a page, each under his own pen drawing. He made most of them for the Earl of Derby’s grandchildren, nephews and nieces, as his dedication says. These come from Frederick Warne’s edition, printed in London and New York with all the original pictures and verses. Each design is lifted from its page without the verse, ready for the ground and ink you choose.

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