A Tale Of Two Cities Collection

Charles Dickens at age 56
This images shows Charles Dickens at age 56. It is an engraving by J C Armytage and taken from the last photo of dickens taken in ASmerica - the year was 1856

Rita Tobin (centre) seen here as a a film extra re enacting the storming of the Bastille
Rita Tobin (centre)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho)
5208948 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sydney Cartons last confidence)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho)
5208947 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieru le Marquis)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho)
5208944 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shoemakers visitor)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities
LLM461568 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Prison Tribunal)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780638 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780650 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I mark this cross of blood upon him)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780625 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " He felt his wrist held closer)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780622 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan

Illustration for A Tale Of Two Cities (coloured engraving)
3099876 Illustration for A Tale Of Two Cities (coloured engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for A Tale Of Two Cities)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities
LLM461570 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Browne

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780651 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I swear to you, like Evremonde)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780648 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780649 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " This is that written paper)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780636 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Crunchers friends)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780634 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tutors request)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780639 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " See!" said the Doctor of Beauvais, etc)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780630 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lion and the jackal)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780627 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " He took her hair into his hand again)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780644 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " You are a cursed emigrant, " cried a farrier)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780631 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Pross and Mr Lorry)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780628 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " He had sunk in her arms)

Scene from "A Tale of Two Cities
3637990 Scene from " A Tale of Two Cities, " as Performed at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by English School

Mr Martin Harvey, as Sydney Carton in The Only Way (b / w photo)
667260 Mr Martin Harvey, as Sydney Carton in The Only Way (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Martin Harvey)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780654 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The two stand in the fast-thinning throng of victims)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780643 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780641 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " In the name of all the angels or devils, work)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780640 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Auto da fe)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780624 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780623 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: The prisoner and his double)

Sydney Carto on the scaffold (colour litho)
2812709 Sydney Carto on the scaffold (colour litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sydney Carto on the scaffold)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities
LLM461571 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Browne

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities
LLM461567 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Browne

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities
LLM461569 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of Two Cities)

Title page from the first part of the first edition in serialised parts
985728 Title page from the first part of the first edition in serialised parts, of the book A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, 1859 (etching) by Browne

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving)
2780632 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Killed!" shrieked the man)

Rita Tobin (centre) seen here as a a film extra re enacting the storming of the Bastille
Rita Tobin (centre)

Rita Tobin seen here as a a film extra re enacting the storming of the Bastille at Pinewood Studios as part of the making of a cinematic version of Charles Dickens " A Tale of Two Cities"

Re enactment of the storming of the Bastille at Pinewood Studios as part of the making of a cinematic version of Charles Dickens " A Tale of Two Cities"

Rita Tobin (left) seen here as a a film extra re enacting the storming of the Bastille at
Rita Tobin (left)

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"A Tale of Two Cities: A Captivating Journey through Dickensian London" Immerse yourself in the vivid world of Charles Dickens' masterpiece, "A Tale of Two Cities, " as we embark on a captivating journey through the contrasting realms of love and revolution. The engraving depicts a scene from the novel, showcasing the intricate knitting done by Madame Defarge, symbolizing her role as a relentless agent of vengeance. The lithograph illustration further brings to life the bustling streets and characters that inhabit this tale. As we delve deeper into this enthralling narrative, we witness the stark divide between two cities – London and Paris – during one of history's most tumultuous periods, the French Revolution. Through Dickens' masterful storytelling, he intertwines lives torn apart by social injustice and political upheaval. Intriguingly portrayed is Sidney Carton, a complex character whose transformation becomes pivotal to the story's climax. The enigmatic figure captured in an engraving exudes both despair and redemption while John Martin Harvey's portrayal on stage adds depth to his inner turmoil. With each turn of the page or stroke of an engraver's tool, readers are transported back in time to experience firsthand both opulence and poverty coexisting side by side. From grand ballrooms filled with aristocrats to squalid slums teeming with desperation; every detail meticulously crafted within these illustrations paints a vivid picture. Through its timeless themes such as sacrifice, resurrection, and love conquering all odds, "A Tale of Two Cities" continues to resonate with audiences across generations. This colored engraving serves as yet another testament to its enduring legacy. So join us now as we traverse cobblestone streets alongside unforgettable characters like Lucie Manette and Charles Darnay amidst swirling chaos. Allow yourself to be swept away by Dickens' unparalleled storytelling prowess that has stood the test of time - for it is truly "the best times" and "the worst times" that await within the pages of this literary masterpiece.