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Three Illustrations (1916) by Frank C. Papé (1878-1972) from The Russian Story Book - a collection of 15 stories from Russia, 'retold' by Richard Wilson and published in 1916. #WW1

Four illustrations from "Abroad" - a charming Victorian story about children going on holiday. A companion volume to a work entitled "At Home". Beautifully illustrated by Thomas Crane (England, 1843–1903).

WAR OF THE WORLDS “Few people realise the immensity of vacancy in which the dust of the material universe swims.” Illustrations by Henrique Alvim Corrêa (1906). A story by English author, #HGWells, first serialised in 1897. #BookIllustrationOfTheDay

Father Christmas (1907) by Arthur Rackham (England, 1867-1939). #Edwardian #SantaClaus

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe - as Illustrated by Gustave Doré (1832-1883). “Leave my loneliness unbroken! — quit the bust above my door!” #FrenchArt #BookIllustrationOfTheDay

More from The Nursery Alice (1890), with coloured enlargements from John Tenniel's illustrations to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. “Where should I go?" - Alice. "That depends on where you want to end up." - The Cheshire Cat.” #Victorian #SundayRead #BookIllustrationOfTheDay

"The Best Wishes of the Season to You" - Victorian Christmas card. [5 days to go!]

Illustrations from 'Around the World in 80 Days', by the French writer, Jules Verne (1828–1905) - a novel published in 1873. The artist is Jonathan Burton. “It's really useful to travel, if you want to see new things.” #BookIllustrationOfTheDay #JulesVerne

The Nursery Alice (1890). A version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll containing coloured enlargements by John Tenniel. “She generally gave herself very good advice, (though she very seldom followed it) .. "

"Wishing You A Jolly Christmas" - Victorian Christmas card. [9 days to go!]