Portrait of James Challis (1803-1882) mb-code 1238817 which led some to fear

which led some to fear that Russia would use this to gain a foothold in the East

A man with his hands folded and resting on stick

Inscribed: 'PLATE IV

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Portrait of James Challis (1803-1882) mb-code 1238817 which led some to fearFull length studio portrait of the Reverend James Challis standing in academic robes, his right hand on the spine of a book which rests upon a table. Behind is a curtain or drape with a chair to the right of picture. Printed below the image: 'MAULL & POLYBLANK, LONDON. The reverse has various inscriptions. Printed: 'MAULL & POLYBLANK, Photographers, 55 GRACECHURCH STREET, and 187a, PICCADILLY LONDON.' James Challis was elected a Fellow of the Royal