Harriet Beecher Stowe Uncle Tom's Cabin first published 1852. Scene in Uncle Tom's happy home where 'Mas'r George' has come to give Tom an illegal reading and writing lesson. Chromolithograph c1870

Harriet Beecher Stowe Uncle Tom's Cabin 1852. Death of Uncle Tom, beaten to death by sadistic owner, Legree. Eva looks down from Heaven, waiting for Tom to join her. Coloured lithograph illustrating dramatised adaptation c1870

Harriet Beecher Stowe Uncle Tom's Cabin first published 1852. Death of Eva from tuberculosis. Tom and Topsy with family at bedside while rest of slaves in courtyard pray for Eva. Chromolithograph c1870

Harriet Beecher Stowe Uncle Tom's Cabin first published 1852. Slave Auction: Haley the slave trader examining one of the 'lots' up for auction. Chromolithograph c1870

''Uncle Tom's Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly''. Illustration from poster for 1870 theatrical production. Eliza carries son across Ohio river, escaping the slave trader Haley. Chromolithograph. Colour'

''Uncle Tom's Cabin: or, Life Among the Lowly''. Illustration from poster for 1870 theatrical production. George, defending his wife and child from recapture., Chromolithograph. Colour.'