Project Gutenberg has scanned a Sense and Sensibility novel illustrated by Hugh Thompson. “You can view all of Hugh Thomson’s illustrations in this complete edition. Only the illustration on p. 290 (“I was formally dismissed”) is missing, and the introduction by Austin Dobson seems incomplete and ends abruptly.” (From PG foreword)
Mr. Dashwood Introduced Him, Fronticepiece
Hugh Thomson was one of the most popular and successful book illustrators of the Victorian era. He was born in Ireland in 1860, where his skills as an illustrator were recognized when he was still a teenager. Hugh was trained by John Vinycomb, the head designer at Marcus Ward & Co, a prominent Belfast publishing house. He moved to England, where he worked for MacMillan & Co. from 1883 and on, illustrating all six of Jane Austen’s novels and other literary classics. By 1900 he had become one of the most popular illustrators of his time. He died in 1920.
His son’s son is a child four years old
Learn more about the artist at these sites:
Found in the vaults of Pemberley are three letters that Elizabeth Darcy wrote to her sister Jane describing a shocking discovery about her husband. These letters have been published for the first time.
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Beautiful illustrations!
And great work, this blog!
Thanks for producing an informative blog. I’ve just returned from a visit to BATH. Walking the paths JA had trodden and beholding the sights she had seen have heightened my appreciation for her works, without having to resort to imagination, however potent it can be. I’ve some fresh pictures from my travel posted under Jane Austen’s Bath in my Blog, you’re most welcome to visit.
Thank you, I also enjoy the illustrations in Dickens novels.
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Good morning my name is Justin, and i live in Sydney.
I have a novel from Pride and Prejudice which i found in a book store.
It has 1894 printed on it and a comment which reads
( To J COMYNS CARR In Acknowledgement of all i owe to his friendship and advice,these illustrations are greatfully inscribed, HUGH THOMSON).
I was wondering if it may be worth something.
Regards,
Justin Hammond
1-246 rocky point road ramsgate
Sydney NSW
2217
0405495180
Justin, I would take it to an antique bookseller. If it is in excellent condition, it might well be worth more than its face value. Vic
Hugh Thomson was a disciple of Randolph Caldecott 1846 -1886
whose illustrations of coaches,hunting scenes, humorous incidents closely resembled Caldecott’s . However, of course Hugh soon developed his own, very delightful style. I collect books mainly, on or about, illustrators but if I buy any more books my book-cases will collapse.
I would treasure it if I were you or find whether there is a Hugh Thomson Society who most definitely would appreciate it.