'There was an old man of the Rhine, who thought it was going to be fine'
$500
EDWARD LEAR (LONDON 1812-1888 SAN REMO)
'There was an old man of the Rhine, who thought it was going to be fine'
inscribed 'There was an old man of the Rhine, who thought it was going to be fine,/ So he walked for six hours through wind and through showers/ that resolute man of the Rhine.' (upper centre)
pen and brown ink, partial watermark '...37'
4 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (12.5 x 20 cm.)