The diverting history of John Gilpin : showing how he went farther than he intended and came safe home again
1953, First Penguin Edition. London : Penguin Books. Near fine copy bound in quarter gilt-blocked leather over saffron buckram boards. Text block remains tight and clean; a well-preserved example overall. Item #463672
Series; King Penguin books ; 70. Physical description; 44 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 19 cm. Notes; With many illustrations by Ronald Searle (1920-2011). First published in 1782 as part of Cowper's The Task. Subjects; Humorous poetry, English 18th century. Children's poetry, English 18th century. Narrative poetry, English. Ballads, English. John Gilpin (Fictitious character) Poetry. Stories in rhyme. Caricatures and cartoons, British 20th century. Illustrated books Great Britain 20th century.
Price: €25.00