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Lot #274
Isabella Somerset

“All reformers are stoned until they succeed”

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“All reformers are stoned until they succeed”

British temperance leader and campaigner for women's rights (1851–1921). AQS, signed “Isabel Somerset,” on an 4.5 x 3.5 off-white card, dated November 13, 1892. Somerset writes, “All reformers are stoned until they succeed then the laws that raised the weapons are lifted to Ness.” In fine condition, with a couple blocks of mild toning. Accompanied by a carte-de-visite portrait of Somerset with two other women, with printed signatures of all three in the lower border. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #406 - Ended April 17, 2013