Publisher's Synopsis
 
"Handy Andy" is the most enduringly popular of the novels of Samuel Lover, author, artist and musician. The laughing philosopher of the story is Andy Rooney, a fellow who had 'the most singularly ingenious knack of doing everything the wrong way. More than simply a comic novel, it has been described as a 'pill to purge melancholy'. Lover may be equally remembered as a painter, most notably for his miniature portrait of Paganini, and for his many ballads. There is a wonderful musicality in the language which, combined with the accomplished artist's eye for composition, makes this comic tale of Irish Life a volume to treasure.
 
 
Collin's Clear Type Press; Undated. Burgundy leather soft binding with facsimile signature of Samuel Lover in gilt to front. Gilt decoration and lettering to spine- this has faded in places. Corners bumped and rubbed. Page edges have been sprayed gold although this has dulled over time. Burgundy end papers. Previous owners names in ink to rear of FFEP. This is an illustrated copy. The pages have been well thumbed and slight evidence of foxing. A few pages are a little loose to bottom but all intact. A well loved book. Preowned. No ISBN.