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The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear edited and introduced by Holbrook Jackson (Faber and Faber, 26th impression 2005).

The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear edited by Holbrook Jackson (Faber and Faber, 26th impression 2005)

Originally published in 1947 and just about in print ever since, this copy a 2005 printing. Dustwrapper art by Barnett Freedman.

Hardback in dustwrapper. pp xxix, 288, including b/w illustrations. 9 x 6.25 inches approx. (227mm x 157mm).

A lovely, clean copy in near new condition.

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The Faber Book of Children’s Verse compiled by Janet Adam Smith (Faber and Faber Limited, 1st edition 1953).

The Faber Book of Children's Verse | Faber and Faber, 1953 | cover design by Barnett FreedmanThe Faber Book of Children's Verse | Faber and Faber, 1953 | cover design by Barnett Freedman

Dustwrapper and cover design by Barnett Freedman.

Hardback in dustwrapper. 412pp. 8.25 x 5.5 inches approx. (207mm x 140mm).

Dustwrapper rubbed and worn especially to spine with some loss to head; spine sunned/faded. Covers clean and bright. Endpapers foxed/spotted; occasional foxing throughout but pages generally clean; dusty to top edge of page-block.

Overall, showing wear to dustwrapper but otherwise a nice, attractive copy.

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