{"product_id":"original-charles-dickens-cdv-carte-de-visite-d-appleton-broadway-new-york","title":"Original Charles Dickens CDV Carte de Visite. D. Appleton, Broadway, New York.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOriginal Charles Dickens CDV Carte de Visite. D. Appleton, Broadway, New York.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAuthentic 19th-century Carte de Visite (CDV) featuring a distinguished studio portrait of Charles Dickens (1812–1870), one of the most celebrated authors in English literature. Renowned for timeless classics including A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities, Dickens remains among the most influential literary figures of the Victorian era.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eThis attractive portrait depicts Dickens seated in an ornate, luxurious chair, holding a top hat in hand and displaying his iconic long beard, a look that became synonymous with the famed novelist during his later years. The image captures the dignity and character of the beloved author at the height of his international fame.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eThe reverse bears the imprint of D. Appleton \u0026amp; Co., Broadway, New York, one of the leading American publishers of the 19th century. Appleton-issued Dickens cartes are highly collectible and represent an important intersection of literary history and early photography.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAn exceptional piece for collectors of Charles Dickens memorabilia, Victorian literature, rare books, antique photography, and 19th-century historical figures.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFine condition with strong photographic detail, clean mount, and attractive overall presentation. A desirable original Victorian-era portrait of one of history's greatest storytellers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"4\"\u003eShips FedEx\/UPS\/USPS with Insurance.\u003cbr\u003eQuestions?5514863768!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BC Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52165630492974,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5061\/9438\/files\/57_cb06b45c-ce36-4933-bd13-87ce8a2f0687.png?v=1781029020","url":"https:\/\/bcvintage.com\/products\/original-charles-dickens-cdv-carte-de-visite-d-appleton-broadway-new-york","provider":"BC Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}