'There was an old man with an Owl who continued to bother and howl'

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.)