EDWARD LEAR (LONDON 1812-1888 SAN REMO)
'There was an old man with an Owl who continued to bother and howl'
inscribed 'There was an old man with an Owl/ Who continued to bother & howl:/ He sat on a rail & imbibed bitter ale/ Which appeased that old man and his owl.' (lower left)
pen and brown ink
4 3/8 x 7 in. (11.1 x 17.8 cm.)
EDWARD LEAR (LONDON 1812-1888 SAN REMO)
'There was an old man with an Owl who continued to bother and howl'
inscribed 'There was an old man with an Owl/ Who continued to bother & howl:/ He sat on a rail & imbibed bitter ale/ Which appeased that old man and his owl.' (lower left)
pen and brown ink
4 3/8 x 7 in. (11.1 x 17.8 cm.)
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