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Text on the reverse side: From a series of five prints titled Assortment of Modern Five Beauties by woodblock print artist Kunichika. The kimono w...

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, res...

Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proce...

Text on the reverse side: Kinryu-zan Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant, is an ancient temple located in Asakusa, To...

Text on the reverse side: Laughter is 30 times more likely to occur when one is with others, rather than alone. It’s also healthy; laughter allevi...

Text on the reverse side: 'A Christmas Carol' written by Charles Dickens, popularised the phrase 'Merry Christmas'. This novella was Dickens' most...

Text on the reverse side: In the publication Eclipse, 14th June 1868, André Gill illustrates Dickens crossing the English Channel holding his favo...

Text on the reverse side: Following his father's imprisonment at Marshalsea Prison for debt, Charles Dickens (1812-1870), then aged just 12 years ...

Text on the reverse side: The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary gardener adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

Text on the reverse side: The Tudor rose featuring on earthenware on white glazing by English potter and tile designer, William De Morgan (1839-19...

Text on the reverse side: Reading is the top favourite pastime of many people. It can also be fantastic to help with any stress or turmoil. For en...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short peri...

Text on the reverse side: Charles Dickens with his mastiff dog called ‘Turk' who, according to his daughter Mamie, was “his strongest love.” A goo...

Text on the reverse side: Japanese maple trees have been considered a symbol of grace. Associated with peace and serenity of the world’s elements,...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary lawyer adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Scrooge adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox...

Text on the reverse side: The photographs were taken at St Martin’s Hall, London, during a public reading series which were presentations by the D...

Text on the reverse side: This portrait miniature of Charles Dickens with dark curls was exhibited in the Royal Academy of Arts in London, 1844, b...

Text on the reverse side: Charles Dickens (1812-1870) began his writing career aged 20 as a journalist and parliamentary reporter. During this tim...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sherlock adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side: Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peo...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also ...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms is enjoyed by many in Japan, but only for a short period every year, reminding us to ful...

Text on the reverse side: The brain of a cat is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to that of a dog. Not known to many - both h...

Text on the reverse side: A beauty is shown before a screen. On her kimono the seven Japanese gods of fortune (shichifukujin) are shown. They prov...

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, res...

Text on the reverse side: This drawing, which accompanied Dickens and his wife during their tour of the USA in 1841, served as a reminder of their...

Text on the reverse side: Illustration by the German born Dutch anatomist, Albinus, son of a professor of the practice of medicine. He served as a...

Text on the reverse side: En 1778, la marine française bat les Anglais, ce qui marque le début de l'engagement de la France dans la guerre d'indép...

Text on the reverse side: The premiere of "Madama Butterfly" in 1904 was met with a disastrous reception. However, Puccini revised the opera exten...

Text on the reverse side: The crane has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune as it was thought to have a life span of a thousa...

Text on the reverse side: The wisteria, along with the bridge, made the grounds of this shrine a popular place to enjoy leisurely activities. Mone...

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom has traditionally been used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions. Blossoming in the bare landscape w...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can al...

Text on the reverse side: The parrot symbolism is said to invoke hope, promise and the ability to achieve new goals with confidence. The bird also...