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Bibelotslondon Ltd is a UK registered company based in London Bridge dealing in ephemera and curiosities from Britain and around the world. Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world.Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel ‘beautiful’, meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest.The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.
Fine antique album page signed possibly by Princess Louise, Princess Royal Duchess of Fife (1867-1931) and also possibly she has signed on behalf of her daughter Alexandra who would have been 5 years old, General Sir Redvers Henry Buller recipient of the Victoria Cross (1839-1908), his wife Lady Audrey Jane Buller nee Townshend (died 1926), also signed by another Buller, Lady Victoria Alexandrine Murray daughter of the 7th Earl of Dunmore(1877-1925), also signed by her sister Lady Mildred Murray (1878-1969), also signed by their mother Lady Gertrude Dunmore nee Coke (1857-1943), Lieutenant Colonel William Legge 6th Earl of Dartmouth (1851-1936), and his wife Lady Mary nee Coke (died 1929), the signed photo is of Joyce Ethelreda Howard daughter of Hon. Greville Howard son of 17th Earl of Suffolk (1876-1961), dated 23rd October 1896.
Provenance - Arthur Bigge, 1st Baron Stamfordham (1849-1931), and his daughter Margaret nicknamed Daisy.
Stamfordham was a British Armyofficer and courtier. He was Private Secretary to Queen Victoriaduring the last few years of her reign, King Edward VII and to King George Vduring most of his reign. He was the maternal grandfather of Lord Adeane, Private Secretary to Queen Elizabeth IIfrom 1953 to 1972.
Size: 18 x 23.5 cm approx
Photos form part of the description
