'There was an old person of Oude, who fled when he was not pursued'

EDWARD LEAR (LONDON 1812-1888 SAN REMO) 'There was an old person of Oude, who fled when he was not pursued' inscribed, 'There was an old person of Oude/ Who fled when was he was not pursued,/ When called back by his mother/ He answered "Oh! bother!"/ That naughty old person of Oude.' (lower centre) pen and brown ink, blindstamped '... LONDON' (lower left) 4 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (12.5 x 20 cm.)