Original cabinet photograph of the great English writer and social critic, captured during his second tour of the United States in 1867. Photographed by Gurney of New York, Dickens is seen writing at a desk artistically littered with books. On the photographer's mount. Slight water stains to the lower margin and some light foxing; overall in very good condition. 4.25 x 6.5 inches (10.7 x 16.4 cm).