Half page inscribed and signed for an album belonging to her cousin, John: Tout lasse, tout casse, tout passe. You only asked for a few words, dear John, let these be sufficient to remind you of your affectionate cousin, Matilda Rigby.
by RIGBY, Matilda
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About This Item
Framlingham Earl, 22 October 1835. Inscribed half page only, 3 x 6 inches, fine. A delightful discovery. Matilda Rigby was the subject of a famous early photograph: Matilda Smith (née Rigby) by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson, calotype, 1843-1848. Matilda was one of quadruplets born to Edward Rigby and his second wife, Anne, on 25 August 1817. Edward Rigby (1747-1821), physician, writer and local politician, is buried at Framlingham.
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- Bookseller
- Julian Browning Rare Books & Manuscripts (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18983
- Title
- Half page inscribed and signed for an album belonging to her cousin, John: “Tout lasse, tout casse, tout passe. You only asked for a few words, dear John, let these be sufficient to remind you of your affectionate cousin, Matilda Rigby.”
- Author
- RIGBY, Matilda
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- Framlingham Earl, 22 October 1835
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