Description
Autograph Verse Signed, being an “Impromptu to a lady who was just married to a wealthy simpleton; and who wore a beautiful gold chain to which was attached a cornelian heart”. 7 x 7 inches, mounted on an old album page. Rochdale, 5 April 1832. John Roby (1793-1850), author of The Traditions of Lancashire and other works, including poetry.