GOREY, EDWARD. Q. R. V. Hand-colored illustrations heightened in silver, pewter, and gold metallic casein throughout. 24mo, miniature measuring 1x1 inches; original patterned paper boards designed by Gorey with printed paper cover label and gilt-lettered black calf spine label; slipcase with cover label partially painted in gold. Boston: Anne & David Bromer, 1989
copy number 1 of the first deluxe edition of gorey's second miniature book, signed by him. Only 110 copies of this fully hand-colored edition were created (and only 85 for sale) before a larger limitation of 290. An interesting work with a printed homage to Isaac Watts and text resembling his 18th century juvenile hymnal Divine Songs for Children. Toledano A97a.
