The Folio Book of Humorous Verse
Published by The Folio Society, London, 2002
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Seller: St Marys Books And Prints, Stamford, United KingdomSt Marys Books And Prints
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St Marys Books is proud to present The Folio Societys 2002 jocular poetry anthology The Folio Book of Humorous Versenbsp Selected and introduced by Edward Leeson Spanning 243 pages this collection of verse presents the most entertaining works from historys most distinguished poets the index pp251263 lists such brilliant names as W H Auden William Shakespeare Dorothy Parker Noeumll Coward and many many more Illustrations by the talented Posy Simmonds are scattered throughout and only contribute to the hilarity of the verses next to them and Leesons introduction ppxixv outlines the comic tradition in literature The book is bound in bright yellow cloth printed with one of Simmonds characteristic illustrations it comes housed in a navy blue protective slipcase both are in very good condition with only some light rubbing to the front edge of the spine of the booknbsp.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Folio Book of Humorous Verse
- Author
- Compiled by Edward Leeson
- Publisher
- The Folio Society, London
- Publication year
- 2002
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Book Type
- book
- Binding
- Hardback
- Illustrator
- Posy Simmonds
- Edition
- First Thus.
St Marys Books And Prints
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