The Diverting History of John Gilpin

An illustrated edition of William Cowper's poem The Diverting History of John Galpin. With illustrations to every page by Ronald Searle. Limited to 1,600 copies. The illustrations were originally made for a filmin the 'Poet and Painter' series for the Festival of Britain. In original card wraps with adhered dustwrapper. Some discolouration to the dustwrapper and edgewear. Internally, Pages are bright and clean. Good

Title: The Diverting History of John Gilpin

Publisher: Penguin Books, London

Publication Date: 1953

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Ronald Searle