George Du-Maurier-98267 - A Happy Thought that never occurred - 1875, George du Maurier, 13 November 1875

Offered for sale by abbott and holder in january 2020 when it was described as "maurier george du (1834-1896) ‘a happy thought that never occurred / mother (in continuation) “and so the wicked pharaoh ordered that all the baby-boys should be killed!”. Madeleine “but mama! didn’t any of their mothers say they was girls"’. Pen and ink. Signed. Original mount inscribed with caption and ‘punch’, signed and dated nov. 13t 1875’. 5x5x8. 5 inches. ". Date: 13 November 1875.