th the works of DICKENS, of LEVER, and of AINSWORTH;
and who has contributed in the course of the present century more
largely (perhaps with the single exception of CRUIKSHANK) to the
embellishment of popular books than any other known illustrator; it
would seem an inexcusable omission, almost amounting to neglect, if the
life and labours of the late HABLOT KNIGHT BROWNE met with no more
worthy recognition than the fleeting comments of the daily press.

Such, at least, is my opinion; and as a humble tribute to the memory of
an able and industrious draughtsman, and fertile designer, I place on
record the more generally interesting particulars of an honourable and
exemplary career.

To Mr. W. G. BROWNE and Dr. EDGAR BROWNE, sons of the deceased artist,
my best thanks are due for a kindly interest in my work, manifested more
especially by the loan of many interesting letters dashed off on various
occasions by "Phiz" in the wildest spirit of fun; and a willing consent
to their appearance in print.

I have also to acknowledge the courtesy of Messrs. H. SOTHERAN & CO.,
for permission to copy for publication a few letters written by "Phiz"
to CHARLES DICKENS, which are now published for the first time. For the
Portrait (copied from a photograph, perhaps the best of the very few now
in existence) I am indebted to the Proprietors of _The Graphic_.

And lastly, the Author desires to associate with this brochure the name
of his friend, Mr. GEORGE REDWAY, who has rendered much valuable
assistance in bringing it before the public.

FRED. G. KITTON.

25, PAULTONS SQUARE,
CHELSEA, S.W.

_August, 1882_.

LIST OF PLATES.

Portrait of "Phiz" (H. K. Browne) FRONTISPIECE

The Departure To face page 8

Artist's "Fancies for Mr. Dombey" " 11

Sam Weller and his Father " 14

Tail-piece to _Barnaby Rudge_ " 16

Dick Swiveller and the Lodger " 20

Death of Quilp " 26

The Rioters " 30

NOTE.--With the exception of the Portrait, and the "Dombey fancies," the
above engravings are printed from electro-types of the original blocks,
which were first published in _Master Humphrey's Clock_ (1840-1).

"PHIZ" (H. K. BROWNE) A MEMOIR.

"Fizz, Whizz, or something of that sort," humorous