R.S.Smythe's brother, Frederic, named after his uncle, came up for auction in the first half of September 2018, and I missed it as it was listed under UK only and was bought fairly quickly, and for the sum of £1.50, and I would have shelled out £50!
Sadly, the purchaser is not contactable so it is lost to both myself and the family with whom I am in intermittent contact; they have a daguerreotype of Frederic, his sister, brother in law, as well as numerous ones of Frederic and wife, and daughters—such a treasure trove, but they have not this one.
So, winner, if you are out there, please contact me and we can swap according to your interests. Here is the rare item itself, a fine photo by Elliot and Fry. Is the purchaser a E&F collector? A temperance historian or a seller himself?
If you are out there, drop a line, if it is amenable.
