Fifty Years of Public Work of Sir Henry Cole, K.C.B., Accounted for in His Deeds, Speeches and Writings; v. 2

This fascinating biography provides an intimate portrait of one of the most influential figures in 19th-century British design and culture. Cole's legacy includes the founding of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the introduction of the first postage stamp, and the development of the Christmas card as we know it today.

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