Letters of Edward Lear to Chichester Fortescue and Frances Countess Waldegrave, edited by Lady Strachey, Illustrated, 1907

A delightful first edition collection of Edward Lear's correspondence, offering an intimate glimpse into the life and wit of the celebrated author of The Book of Nonsense. Addressed to Chichester Fortescue (Lord Carlingford) and Frances, Countess Waldegrave, these letters reveal Lear's humour, artistic flair, and personal reflections. Edited by Lady Strachey of Sutton Court, the volume is enriched with Lear's characteristic sketches and more finished plates, making it as visually engaging as it is entertaining.

Letters of Edward Lear, Author of "The Book of Nonsense" to Chichester Fortescue, Lord Carlingford and Frances Countess Waldegrave. Edited by Lady Strachey of Sutton Court, Illustrated.

Published by T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1907 first edition.

A good green cloth hardback with lighter green spine with gilt decoration. Cover with scuffing and wear. Rear endpaper cracked and worn at gutter. 

Text is bright and clean throughout with mild age-toning.

Text in English.

xl + 328pp + Plates.

Dimensions: Approximately 225mm high x 155mm wide x 48mm deep.

Weight approximately 806g (unpacked).