An Original Letter Hand Written and Signed by Artist Edward Lear to John Edward Gray (1800-1875), keeper of the Zoological department, British Museum. Undated. Autograph Letter is addressed to the wife of John Edward Gray (1800-1875), keeper of the Zoological department, British Museum. Signed, 'Edward Lear', 17 Stratford Place, [London], 29 March, no year, c. 1860, to Mrs Gray, saying that if she and Mr Gray would like to see a Grecian Landscape to call at one of the following times when he will 'have great pleasure in showing it to you' and concluding that he has 'called several times at the Museum - but you & Mr Gray were out... Edward Lear 1812-1888 was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet, who is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularised. Size is 172mm x 112mm. Condition is good. Letter with folding creases. Small mounting loss to base.