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This dramatic illustration depicts Bill Sikes with his loyal yet terrorised dog, Bull’s-eye, from Oliver Twist. Fred Barnard’s powerful illustratio...

Text on the reverse side:This dramatic illustration depicts Bill Sikes with his loyal yet terrorised dog, Bull’s-eye, from Oliver Twist. Fred Barna...

Text on the reverse side: This dramatic illustration depicts Bill Sikes with his loyal yet terrorised dog, Bull’s-eye, from Oliver Twist. Fred Bar...

This poignant image portrays Little Nell and her grandfather from The Old Curiosity Shop. Fred Barnard’s illustration captures their deep bond and ...

Text on the reverse side:This poignant image portrays Little Nell and her grandfather from The Old Curiosity Shop. Fred Barnard’s illustration capt...

Text on the reverse side: This poignant image portrays Little Nell and her grandfather from The Old Curiosity Shop. Fred Barnard’s illustration ca...

The illustration features Bob Cratchit carrying Tiny Tim, a poignant scene from A Christmas Carol. Fred Barnard’s illustration conveys warmth, hope...

Text on the reverse side:The illustration features Bob Cratchit carrying Tiny Tim, a poignant scene from A Christmas Carol. Fred Barnard’s illustra...

Text on the reverse side: The illustration features Bob Cratchit carrying Tiny Tim, a poignant scene from A Christmas Carol. Fred Barnard’s illust...

This illustration from a delicate 19th century lithograph depicts Little Dorrit, the quiet heroine of Dickens’s novel, with grace and humility. Fre...

Text on the reverse side:This illustration from a delicate 19th century lithograph depicts Little Dorrit, the quiet heroine of Dickens’s novel, wit...

Text on the reverse side: This illustration from a delicate 19th century lithograph depicts Little Dorrit, the quiet heroine of Dickens’s novel, w...

The illustration from a 19th century lithograph portrays Mrs Sarah Gamp, the dishevelled and gin-loving nurse from Martin Chuzzlewit. Fred Barnard’...

Text on the reverse side:The illustration from a 19th century lithograph portrays Mrs Sarah Gamp, the dishevelled and gin-loving nurse from Martin ...

Text on the reverse side: The illustration from a 19th century lithograph portrays Mrs Sarah Gamp, the dishevelled and gin-loving nurse from Marti...

This illustration presents Mr Pickwick, the benevolent founder of the Pickwick Club, rendered with warmth and gentle humour. Fred Barnard’s 1880s i...

Text on the reverse side:This illustration presents Mr Pickwick, the benevolent founder of the Pickwick Club, rendered with warmth and gentle humou...

Text on the reverse side: This illustration presents Mr Pickwick, the benevolent founder of the Pickwick Club, rendered with warmth and gentle hum...

This charming image from a 19th century lithograph depicts Alfred Jingle, the rakish trickster from Charles Dickens’s Pickwick Papers, in Barnard’s...

Text on the reverse side:This charming image from a 19th century lithograph depicts Alfred Jingle, the rakish trickster from Charles Dickens’s Pick...

Text on the reverse side: This charming image from a 19th century lithograph depicts Alfred Jingle, the rakish trickster from Charles Dickens’s Pi...

Though Champagne hails from France, Scotland’s elite were early enthusiasts. By the 1700s, Champagne was flowing at Edinburgh banquets, often paire...

Text on the reverse side: Though Champagne hails from France, Scotland’s elite were early enthusiasts. By the 1700s, Champagne was flowing at Edin...

From Pride and Prejudice comes a moment of sharp humour and fearless charm. Austen’s heroine turns boldness into brilliance, challenging expectatio...

Text on the reverse side:From Pride and Prejudice comes a moment of sharp humour and fearless charm. Austen’s heroine turns boldness into brillianc...

Engraving from The Illustrated London News, 24 September 1859, featuring Isambard Kingdom Brunel alongside his most iconic engineering achievements...

Text on the reverse side:Engraving from The Illustrated London News, 24 September 1859, featuring Isambard Kingdom Brunel alongside his most iconic...

Text on the reverse side: Engraving from The Illustrated London News, 24 September 1859, featuring Isambard Kingdom Brunel alongside his most icon...

A contemporary Fort Nelson adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to retur...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Fort Nelson adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whic...

An auction of Charles Dickens’s belongings took place on 10th August 1870, just two months after his death. Held at Gad’s Hill Place, it drew large...

Text on the reverse side:An auction of Charles Dickens’s belongings took place on 10th August 1870, just two months after his death. Held at Gad’s ...

The Camden Head in Islington is a fine example of Victorian pub architecture. Built in 1899, as shown by carved exterior panels, it is a Grade II l...

Text on the reverse side:The Camden Head in Islington is a fine example of Victorian pub architecture. Built in 1899, as shown by carved exterior p...

An ornate map of the British Isles from The Illustrated Atlas, featuring the Shetland Islands. Counties outlined in colour, with picturesque vignet...

Text on the reverse side: An ornate map of the British Isles from The Illustrated Atlas, featuring the Shetland Islands. Counties outlined in colo...