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Abecedary Collection (#2)

"Abecedary: A Journey Through Illustrated Alphabets" Step into the enchanting world of illustrated alphabets with these captivating hints

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Y for the Yew growing by the church wall. Z is for Zero, that's nothing at all, 1872 (illustration)

Y for the Yew growing by the church wall. Z is for Zero, that's nothing at all, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224869 Y for the Yew growing by the church wall. Z is for Zero, that's nothing at all, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201280 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter U: portrait of Ulrique Eleonore (Ulrika Eleonora, 1688-1741) Queen of Sweden

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter T (Torrent). Waterfall in the forest. Alphabet of small geographers

Letter T (Torrent). Waterfall in the forest. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201997 Letter T (Torrent). Waterfall in the forest. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter B: 14th century lettrine, Breton, Bastille, Blueberries, Bigorne

Letter B: 14th century lettrine, Breton, Bastille, Blueberries, Bigorne. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198388 Letter B: 14th century lettrine, Breton, Bastille, Blueberries, Bigorne. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter C: 15th century letterhead, Chinese, Castle, Capuchin, Necklace

Letter C: 15th century letterhead, Chinese, Castle, Capuchin, Necklace. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198384 Letter C: 15th century letterhead, Chinese, Castle, Capuchin, Necklace. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter H: 14th century lettrine, Dutch, Blast furnaces, Coal, Holly, Hoe

Letter H: 14th century lettrine, Dutch, Blast furnaces, Coal, Holly, Hoe. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198363 Letter H: 14th century lettrine, Dutch, Blast furnaces, Coal, Holly, Hoe. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter K: round lettrine, Kalmouk, The Kremlin, Ketmie, Kepi

Letter K: round lettrine, Kalmouk, The Kremlin, Ketmie, Kepi. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume
DUV4198348 Letter K: round lettrine, Kalmouk, The Kremlin, Ketmie, Kepi. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter N: antique lettrine, Norwegian, Nice, Nenuphars, Nid. Alphabet illustrates a character in

Letter N: antique lettrine, Norwegian, Nice, Nenuphars, Nid. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume
DUV4198328 Letter N: antique lettrine, Norwegian, Nice, Nenuphars, Nid. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter representing a mother and daughter holding a pallet. Alphabet (Abeecedaire)

Letter representing a mother and daughter holding a pallet. Alphabet (Abeecedaire)
DUV4199709 Letter representing a mother and daughter holding a pallet. Alphabet (Abeecedaire) specially published for the Louit Chocolate by Louis Freres et Cie

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter D representing a mother and daughter with flowers. Alphabet (Abeecedaire)

Letter D representing a mother and daughter with flowers. Alphabet (Abeecedaire)
DUV4199697 Letter D representing a mother and daughter with flowers. Alphabet (Abeecedaire) specially published for the Louit Chocolate by Louis Freres et Cie

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator

Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator
DUV4199500 Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter D: Drawers - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter D: Drawers - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216525 Letter D: Drawers - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter Y: Yoleur - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter Y: Yoleur - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216380 Letter Y: Yoleur - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Abecedary illustration : Letter T, 1875 (print)

Abecedary illustration : Letter T, 1875 (print)
DUV4209888 Abecedary illustration : Letter T, 1875 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lettre T: Tulipe, Taureau, Toreador, Tortue, ); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print)

Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print)
DUV4209795 Abecedary illustration : Letter G, 1875 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter G: Giraffe, Guitarist, Constable, Frog; H:); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter F: Common Pheasant and Common Pheasant. Engraving in ' Great alphabet of birds'

Letter F: Common Pheasant and Common Pheasant. Engraving in " Great alphabet of birds". Private Collection
DUV4209659 Letter F: Common Pheasant and Common Pheasant. Engraving in " Great alphabet of birds". Private Collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter F)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter S: spatula. Engraving in 'Great Bird Alphabet'

Letter S: spatula. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet"
DUV4209598 Letter S: spatula. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter S: spatula. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter T: tragopan. Engraving in 'Great Bird Alphabet'

Letter T: tragopan. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet"
DUV4209597 Letter T: tragopan. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter T: tragopan. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter X: xujelier and xochiton. Engraving in 'Great Bird Alphabet'

Letter X: xujelier and xochiton. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet"
DUV4209587 Letter X: xujelier and xochiton. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter X: xujelier and xochiton)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Cover of the book ' A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood'. Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris

Cover of the book " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris
DUV4209561 Cover of the book " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927 (lithograph) by Rabier

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in ' ABC fun'. Monrocq Freres, editors

Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors
DUV4207617 Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin

Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin
DUV4207609 Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Letter W: Come on, William, let's run to the Wagon fast! Engraving in " ABC fun"

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter T: Temptation! Engraving in ' ABC fun'. Monrocq Freres, editors

Letter T: Temptation! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century
DUV4207605 Letter T: Temptation! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letters To play the sheep jump, Simon and Serge are never late. Engraving in ' ABC fun'

Letters To play the sheep jump, Simon and Serge are never late. Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207603 Letters To play the sheep jump, Simon and Serge are never late. Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away

Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away
DUV4207574 Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away. Letter P: No one takes as much care of his doll as the charming little Paulette

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter G: On the Ice, Gaston walks by sledding, little Gabrielle. Engraving in ' ABC fun'

Letter G: On the Ice, Gaston walks by sledding, little Gabrielle. Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207524 Letter G: On the Ice, Gaston walks by sledding, little Gabrielle. Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter F: Happy Feast! Grandma! Engraving in ' ABC fun'. Monrocq Freres, editors

Letter F: Happy Feast! Grandma! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors
DUV4207516 Letter F: Happy Feast! Grandma! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Norman nurse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Norman nurse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201822 Norman nurse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter M: marelle game. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Letter M: marelle game. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201807 Letter M: marelle game. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Magic lantern projecting the image of a luger. Doll's alphabet

Magic lantern projecting the image of a luger. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne
DUV4201794 Magic lantern projecting the image of a luger. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter a (friendly, tree), b (railing, boat) and c (chat, canal and side). Doll's alphabet

Letter a (friendly, tree), b (railing, boat) and c (chat, canal and side). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201690 Letter a (friendly, tree), b (railing, boat) and c (chat, canal and side). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Y. Yeddo Letter: Tokyo City formerly known as Yedo. Alphabet of small geographers

Y. Yeddo Letter: Tokyo City formerly known as Yedo. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4202026 Y. Yeddo Letter: Tokyo City formerly known as Yedo. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter I (Islands), J (Japanese), K (Kabyles), L (Lake). Alphabet of small geographers

Letter I (Islands), J (Japanese), K (Kabyles), L (Lake). Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4201932 Letter I (Islands), J (Japanese), K (Kabyles), L (Lake). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter E (Mouth). River flowing into the sea. Alphabet of small geographers

Letter E (Mouth). River flowing into the sea. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201922 Letter E (Mouth). River flowing into the sea. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter B (Wood). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated

Letter B (Wood). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A
DUV4201896 Letter B (Wood). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V. Leer and Cie Haarlem

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201860 Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter T (Tram, knitting with cap), U (Urbanite) and V (Veranda, car). Doll's alphabet

Letter T (Tram, knitting with cap), U (Urbanite) and V (Veranda, car). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201843 Letter T (Tram, knitting with cap), U (Urbanite) and V (Veranda, car). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Background imageAbecedary Collection: I like Italian. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit

I like Italian. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198198 I like Italian. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century. Abeedaire consists of 25 advertising images

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Illustrations of the letters W and X. A family around a Christmas tree

Illustrations of the letters W and X. A family around a Christmas tree. Chromolithography of English origin in "
DUV4197654 Illustrations of the letters W and X. A family around a Christmas tree. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father Christmas Alphabet" Back cover. Editons A

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Illustrations of the letter R. Father Christmas in sleigh with reindeer

Illustrations of the letter R. Father Christmas in sleigh with reindeer. Chromolithography of English origin in "
DUV4197638 Illustrations of the letter R. Father Christmas in sleigh with reindeer. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father Christmas Alphabet" Back cover. Editons A

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Illustrations of the letter S. Children discover their gifts at the foot of the bed

Illustrations of the letter S. Children discover their gifts at the foot of the bed
DUV4197635 Illustrations of the letter S. Children discover their gifts at the foot of the bed. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father Christmas Alphabet" Back cover. Editons A

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter Z as a young girl from zug. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter Z as a young girl from zug. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199106 Letter Z as a young girl from zug. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Z as a young girl from zug (Swiss)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter O as Sardinian woman of Osilo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter O as Sardinian woman of Osilo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199074 Letter O as Sardinian woman of Osilo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter O as Sardinian woman of Osilo)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter M as a Moriac young woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter M as a Moriac young woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199071 Letter M as a Moriac young woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter M as a Moriac young woman (Dalmatia)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter L as village Limousine. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter L as village Limousine. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199068 Letter L as village Limousine. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter L as village Limousine)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter G as Georgian Caucasus Lady. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter G as Georgian Caucasus Lady. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199047 Letter G as Georgian Caucasus Lady. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter G as Georgian Caucasus Lady)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter Y as Yacht, Eyes, X as Xylotrupes, Xerces and Z as Zelandais and zigzag. Insect alphabet

Letter Y as Yacht, Eyes, X as Xylotrupes, Xerces and Z as Zelandais and zigzag. Insect alphabet
DUV4198801 Letter Y as Yacht, Eyes, X as Xylotrupes, Xerces and Z as Zelandais and zigzag. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216524 Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)




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"Abecedary: A Journey Through Illustrated Alphabets" Step into the enchanting world of illustrated alphabets with these captivating hints. From the whimsical "ABC of Babar O" to the charming "ABC of Babar S, " these 1939 illustrations transport us back to a time filled with innocence and wonder. But the adventure doesn't end there. Delve further into history with the intriguing "Alphabet of famous women" from an unknown publisher circa 1855, showcasing remarkable women who left their mark on society. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you explore "The Great Baby Alphabet's" chromo print featuring two little girls engrossed in reading, capturing a sense of curiosity and imagination that transcends time. Travel to Paris in 1875 through Charles Unsinger's masterful engravings for Alphonse Lemerre's book titled simply "Alphabet. " Each letter comes alive with intricate details, like Heron, Hallebardier, Herbalist, Hirondelle, Owl, Heraut, Hanneton showcased under Letter H. Discover more hidden gems within this extraordinary collection - Falconer, Fleuve Pheasant Fou under Letter F; Harvesters Wine Car Vulture Xilophagus Xiphias under Letters V and X; Breton Belier Drinker Beef Butcher under Letter B. These engravings not only educate but also captivate our senses with their artistry. Uncover forgotten tales and lost knowledge as you journey through this abecedary treasury. Let your imagination soar as each illustration tells its own story while collectively forming an ode to language and creativity. Intriguingly diverse yet united by their love for letters and imagery, these alphabets remind us that learning can be both educational and delightful. So grab a cup of tea or coffee and lose yourself in this mesmerizing world where words come alive through artistry – an abecedary like no other.