(1785 - 1848)
Line engraver Charles Theodosius Heath was the illegitimate son and pupil of printmaker James Heath. He initially produced topographical prints and plates for an edition of the Bible and for popular classics. In the 1820 he began to engrave banknotes through the firm Perkins, Fairman and Heath. In 1840, with his son Frederick, he engraved a portrait of Queen Victoria on a master die for the first postage stamps. He was also one of the first to use lithography. He recovered from financial difficulties of 1821 and 1826 by focusing on fashion plates. He produced few prints after 1828 but employed engravers, including sons Frederick and Alfred. Trustees were appointed to manage his finances in 1848. He continued to work until his death at 63.
