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Abecedary Collection (#23)

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

Background imageAbecedary Collection: C: Capital letter decorated with flowers, a woman wearing a long cloth and wearing a hat

C: Capital letter decorated with flowers, a woman wearing a long cloth and wearing a hat, and a girl holding a jug
7309569 C: Capital letter decorated with flowers, a woman wearing a long cloth and wearing a hat, and a girl holding a jug.1907 (photograph) by Stebbing

Background imageAbecedary Collection: B: Capital letter decorated with flowers, a woman wearing a long sheet and a girl 1907 (photograph)

B: Capital letter decorated with flowers, a woman wearing a long sheet and a girl 1907 (photograph)
7309568 B: Capital letter decorated with flowers, a woman wearing a long sheet and a girl.. 1907 (photograph) by Stebbing

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital letter T: Juliette Simon Girard (1859-1959), French singer (soprano). 1906 (photograph)

Capital letter T: Juliette Simon Girard (1859-1959), French singer (soprano). 1906 (photograph)
7309563 Capital letter T: Juliette Simon Girard (1859-1959), French singer (soprano).1906 (photograph) by Rutlinger, Leopold-Emile (1863-1937); 14 x 9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Marie-Caroline Laparcerie known as Cora Laparcerie (1875-1961), French actress

Marie-Caroline Laparcerie known as Cora Laparcerie (1875-1961), French actress, poet and theatre director
7309562 Marie-Caroline Laparcerie known as Cora Laparcerie (1875-1961), French actress, poet and theatre director.1906 (photography) by Rutlinger

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Miss Gibson, Belle Epoque artist. 1906 (photography)

Miss Gibson, Belle Epoque artist. 1906 (photography)
7309558 Miss Gibson, Belle Epoque artist.1906 (photography) by Rutlinger, Leopold-Emile (1863-1937); 14 x 9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet Women Artists of the Belle Epoque)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Andree Megard stage name of Marie Adelaide Alexandrine Chamonal (1866-1952), French actress

Andree Megard stage name of Marie Adelaide Alexandrine Chamonal (1866-1952), French actress. 1906 (photography)
7309554 Andree Megard stage name of Marie Adelaide Alexandrine Chamonal (1866-1952), French actress.1906 (photography) by Rutlinger

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Mitzi Dalti, actress at the Theatre de l'Odeon. 1906 (photography)

Mitzi Dalti, actress at the Theatre de l'Odeon. 1906 (photography)
7309553 Mitzi Dalti, actress at the Theatre de l'Odeon.1906 (photography) by Rutlinger, Leopold-Emile (1863-1937); 14 x 9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: B: Bison, 1850 1860 (engraving)

B: Bison, 1850 1860 (engraving)
7309499 B: Bison, 1850 1860 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); 18, 5 x 13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Animal alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital letters V X and description of the Vulture, 1890 (chromolithography)

Capital letters V X and description of the Vulture, 1890 (chromolithography)
7309474 Capital letters V X and description of the Vulture, 1890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 12 x 7

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Uppercase V X and Vulture, 1, 890 (chromolithography)

Uppercase V X and Vulture, 1, 890 (chromolithography)
7309473 Uppercase V X and Vulture, 1, 890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 12 x 7, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "alphabet Besnier chocolate)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital J and description of the Jaguar, 1890 (chromolithography)

Capital J and description of the Jaguar, 1890 (chromolithography)
7309461 Capital J and description of the Jaguar, 1890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 12 x 7, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "alphabet Besnier chocolate)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital H and Heron, 1890 (chromolithography)

Capital H and Heron, 1890 (chromolithography)
7309456 Capital H and Heron, 1890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 12 x 7, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "alphabet Besnier chocolate)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital F and Golden Pheasant, 1, 890 (chromolithography)

Capital F and Golden Pheasant, 1, 890 (chromolithography)
7309452 Capital F and Golden Pheasant, 1, 890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 12 x 7, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "alphabet Besnier chocolate)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital D and Camel, 1, 890 (chromolithography)

Capital D and Camel, 1, 890 (chromolithography)
7309448 Capital D and Camel, 1, 890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 12 x 7, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "alphabet Besnier chocolate)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A uppercase letter and blue macaw, 1, 890 (chromolithography)

A uppercase letter and blue macaw, 1, 890 (chromolithography)
7309444 A uppercase letter and blue macaw, 1, 890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 12 x 7, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "alphabet Besnier chocolate)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Slogan: 'Maison Fretin sells Stylish, Solid Boots, J'y Cours!... ', 1880 (chromolithography)

Slogan: "Maison Fretin sells Stylish, Solid Boots, J'y Cours!... ", 1880 (chromolithography)
7309370 Slogan: "Maison Fretin sells Stylish, Solid Boots, J'y Cours!...", 1880 (chromolithography) by French School

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter T - Fashion in 1879 (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)

Letter T - Fashion in 1879 (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309359 Letter T - Fashion in 1879 (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fashion alphabet and costume history)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letters - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)

Letters - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309358 Letters - Fashion under the 1st Empire (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter E - Fashion under Henry II (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)

Letter E - Fashion under Henry II (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography)
7309345 Letter E - Fashion under Henry II (men's costume), 1880 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: M: Musician, 1890 (illustration)

M: Musician, 1890 (illustration)
7309328 M: Musician, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: F: Farmer, 1890 (illustration)

F: Farmer, 1890 (illustration)
7309319 F: Farmer, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: E F G H: Study, Farmer, Gourmet, Heroine, 1, 890 (illustration)

E F G H: Study, Farmer, Gourmet, Heroine, 1, 890 (illustration)
7309317 E F G H: Study, Farmer, Gourmet, Heroine, 1, 890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: From: Dinette, 1890 (illustration)

From: Dinette, 1890 (illustration)
7309316 From: Dinette, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A: Watering, 1890 (illustration)

A: Watering, 1890 (illustration)
7309312 A: Watering, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Color page with Lion Tigers Zebu Serpent, 1901 (illustration)

Color page with Lion Tigers Zebu Serpent, 1901 (illustration)
7309292 Color page with Lion Tigers Zebu Serpent, 1901 (illustration) by Magne de la Croix, Paul (1875-1942); 27 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "ABC of animals)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Color page with Horse Dog Cat Cow Sheep, 1901 (illustration)

Color page with Horse Dog Cat Cow Sheep, 1901 (illustration)
7309278 Color page with Horse Dog Cat Cow Sheep, 1901 (illustration) by Magne de la Croix, Paul (1875-1942); 27 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "ABC of animals)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Cover, 1879 (engraving)

Cover, 1879 (engraving)
7309524 Cover, 1879 (engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); 27, 5 x 18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Bird Alphabet" by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital letter R decorated with plant and fish motifs. 1880 (Illustration)

Capital letter R decorated with plant and fish motifs. 1880 (Illustration)
7309411 Capital letter R decorated with plant and fish motifs.1880 (Illustration) by Habert-Dys, Jules Auguste (1850-1930); 20 x 14

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Title page. 1880 (Illustration)

Title page. 1880 (Illustration)
7309409 Title page. 1880 (Illustration) by Habert-Dys, Jules Auguste (1850-1930); 20 x 14, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital letter O decorated with plant and bird motifs. 1880 (Illustration)

Capital letter O decorated with plant and bird motifs. 1880 (Illustration)
7309407 Capital letter O decorated with plant and bird motifs. 1880 (Illustration) by Habert-Dys, Jules Auguste (1850-1930); 20 x 14

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital letter J decorated with floral and insect motifs. 1880 (Illustration)

Capital letter J decorated with floral and insect motifs. 1880 (Illustration)
7309402 Capital letter J decorated with floral and insect motifs.1880 (Illustration) by Habert-Dys, Jules Auguste (1850-1930); 20 x 14

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Z for Zebra, 1901 (illustration)

Z for Zebra, 1901 (illustration)
7309310 Z for Zebra, 1901 (illustration) by Magne de la Croix, Paul (1875-1942); 27 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "ABC of animals)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: M for Sheep, 1901 (illustration)

M for Sheep, 1901 (illustration)
7309295 M for Sheep, 1901 (illustration) by Magne de la Croix, Paul (1875-1942); 27 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "ABC of animals)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: L for Lion, 1901 (illustration)

L for Lion, 1901 (illustration)
7309293 L for Lion, 1901 (illustration) by Magne de la Croix, Paul (1875-1942); 27 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "ABC of animals)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Frontispice, 1879 (engraving)

Frontispice, 1879 (engraving)
7309528 Frontispice, 1879 (engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); 27, 5 x 18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Bird Alphabet" by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: E: Employee - Ink - Epervier - Nightjar - Eider - Emerillon - Writer - Writer, 1879 (engraving)

E: Employee - Ink - Epervier - Nightjar - Eider - Emerillon - Writer - Writer, 1879 (engraving)
7309526 E: Employee - Ink - Epervier - Nightjar - Eider - Emerillon - Writer - Writer, 1879 (engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); 27, 5 x 18

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Capital letter V decorated with plant and crustacean motifs. 1880 (Illustration)

Capital letter V decorated with plant and crustacean motifs. 1880 (Illustration)
7309415 Capital letter V decorated with plant and crustacean motifs. 1880 (Illustration) by Habert-Dys, Jules Auguste (1850-1930); 20 x 14

Background imageAbecedary Collection: I like Ibis, 1901 (illustration)

I like Ibis, 1901 (illustration)
7309289 I like Ibis, 1901 (illustration) by Magne de la Croix, Paul (1875-1942); 27 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "ABC of animals)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: E F G H: Elephant Ferret Gazelle Heron, 1901 (illustration)

E F G H: Elephant Ferret Gazelle Heron, 1901 (illustration)
7309282 E F G H: Elephant Ferret Gazelle Heron, 1901 (illustration) by Magne de la Croix, Paul (1875-1942); 27 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "ABC of animals)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: D for Camel, 1901 (illustration)

D for Camel, 1901 (illustration)
7309281 D for Camel, 1901 (illustration) by Magne de la Croix, Paul (1875-1942); 27 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "ABC of animals)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A B C D: Ane Boeuf Coq Dromedaire, 1901 (illustration)

A B C D: Ane Boeuf Coq Dromedaire, 1901 (illustration)
7309274 A B C D: Ane Boeuf Coq Dromedaire, 1901 (illustration) by Magne de la Croix, Paul (1875-1942); 27 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "ABC of animals)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Y: Yole -- Yacht, 1890 (chromolithography)

Y: Yole -- Yacht, 1890 (chromolithography)
7309679 Y: Yole -- Yacht, 1890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: T: Table -- Barrel -- Trelle, 1890 (chromolithography)

T: Table -- Barrel -- Trelle, 1890 (chromolithography)
7309678 T: Table -- Barrel -- Trelle, 1890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: I: Island -- Italians, 1, 890 (chromolithography)

I: Island -- Italians, 1, 890 (chromolithography)
7309667 I: Island -- Italians, 1, 890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A couple of rabbits introduces their young baby to the other animals

A couple of rabbits introduces their young baby to the other animals. " The Newborn", 1936 (illustration)
7309650 A couple of rabbits introduces their young baby to the other animals." The Newborn", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Three gutter cats admire the one riding on the back of the bell tower rooster

Three gutter cats admire the one riding on the back of the bell tower rooster
7309639 Three gutter cats admire the one riding on the back of the bell tower rooster." Horseback riding", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A rabbit comes back to his burrow crying, his ears riddled with leads. 'A Hunter did that to me

A rabbit comes back to his burrow crying, his ears riddled with leads. "A Hunter did that to me
7309636 A rabbit comes back to his burrow crying, his ears riddled with leads. "A Hunter did that to me!", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Background imageAbecedary Collection: My Mother 6, 1870 (illustration)

My Mother 6, 1870 (illustration)
7309634 My Mother 6, 1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c. 1870); 27, 5 x 23, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "Aunt Louisa's wee wee stories": Country Alphabet, Baby)




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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.