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Frontispiece to the [1896] Bliss, Sands, & Co. Reprint Depicting Ellen Confronting Aunt Fortune for Reading Mamma's Letter

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Subjects: Confronting Aunt Fortune for Reading Mamma's Letter, Ellen, Aunt Fortune

Identifier: 23CIA_14

Frontispiece to the [1902] Ward Locke & Co. Ltd. "Complete Edition" Reprint Depicting Aunt Fortune Reading Ellen's Letter from Mamma

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Subjects: Aunt Fortune Reading Ellen's Letter from Mamma, Ellen, Aunt Fortune

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Identifier: 42CIA_14

Illustration on Page 174b of Volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Ellen Helping Anthony Fox

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An illustration from volume two of the 1853 Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Reprint", page 174b. A black and white image, with little shading, depicts Ellen and Anthony Fox exchange a note, while Margery looks on, carrying a large basin in the kitchen. Anthony Fox has taken off his hat, it seems in deference to Ellen.

Subjects: Helping Anthony Fox, Ellen, Anthony Fox, Margery

Identifier: 78CIA_33_174b

Frontispiece to Volume 2 of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co. "New Edition” Reprint Depicting the Letter Carrier's Arrival

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This frontispiece from the second volume of the 1853 James Nisbet, Hamilton, Adams & Co "New Edition" Reprint, is a black and white image, that has been damaged by yellowing mildew. This image depicts a scene on page 47, of Ellen receiving a letter from the letter carrier, who is on horseback. Ellen stands on a raised boulder, her hand outstretched to take the letter. There are some trees surrounding her, and the path to the farm frames the carrier.

Subjects: The Letter Carrier Arriving, Ellen, Father Swaim

Identifier: 78CIA_14

Illustration on Page 378a of the 1886 James Nisbet "New Edition, Golden Ladder Series" Reprint Depicting Thomas Delivering The Pilgrim's Progress

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This 4-color wood engraving, appearing on page 378a of the 1886 James Nisbet edition, depicts Thomas handing Ellen a parcel in Aunt Fortune's Kitchen, while Aunt Fortune watches in the background. The illustration first appeared without color in James Nisbet's 1853 Author's Edition (see 3WIS). The parcel being delivered contains a copy of Pilgrim's Progress, which is intended to help spiritually guide Ellen.

Subjects: Thomas Delivering The Pilgrim’s Progress, Ellen, Thomas, Nancy

Identifier: 8UVA_33_378a

Illustration on Page 378a of the [1896] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Thomas Delivering The Pilgrim's Progress

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This black and white illustration is from the 1896 James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Thomas delivering The Pilgrim's Progess to Ellen, while Nancy looks on. The image is sharper and much clearer in print, with darker lines. This may be because it is a newer and better cared for edition.

Subjects: Thomas Delivering The Pilgrim’s Progress, Ellen, Thomas, Nancy

Identifier: 7UVA_33_378a

Illustration on Page 378A of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Thomas Delivering John's Gift of The Pilgrim's Progress to Ellen

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This illustration from the 1891 James Nisbet & Co. Reprint, page 378A, depicts Thomas delivering John's gift of The Pilgrim's Progress to Ellen. Nancy is in the background, doing house work and watching the scene unfold. A table separates them, with flowers on the top. The backwall has a credence with plates resting on it.

Subjects: Thomas Delivering The Pilgrim’s Progress, Ellen, Thomas, Nancy

Identifier: 32CIA_33_378a

Illustration on Page 378a of the [1891] James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" Reprint Depicting Thomas Delivering John's Gift of The Pilgrim's Progress to Ellen

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This black and white illustration is from the 1891 James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" Reprint. It depicts a scene from page 378 of Thomas handing Ellen a gift from John; The Pilgrim's Progress.

Subjects: Thomas Delivering The Pilgrim’s Progress, Thomas, Ellen, Nancy

Identifier: 35CIA_33_378a

Frontispiece to the [1896] James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting the Letter Carrier's Arrival

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This black and white frontispiece is from the 1896 James Nisbet & Co. Reprint. It depicts a scene from page 353, of Ellen meeting Father Swaim out on his horse, receiving a letter from home. The title of illustration says, "A Letter from Home."

Subjects: The Letter Carrier Arriving, Ellen, Father Swaim

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Identifier: 30CIA_14