Classic 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Charles Dickens writing at his desk, originally taken by Herbert Watkins in 1858; bookshelves have been artistically added in the background of this image, which was published by A. A. Turner. Reverse bears an affixed "Geo. S. Tolman" label. In fine condition, with a trimmed left border and pencil identification notation to reverse.