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Abecedary Collection (#29)

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

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A. B. C. DES ENFANTS K L M N O, circa 1920 (illustration)

A. B. C. DES ENFANTS K L M N O, circa 1920 (illustration)
7206769 A.B.C. DES ENFANTS K L M N O, circa 1920 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 32x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: K L M N O: K: Kangaroo; L: Lion; M: Mill; N: Hazelnuts; O)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A. B. C. DES ENFANTS F G H I J, circa 1920 (illustration)

A. B. C. DES ENFANTS F G H I J, circa 1920 (illustration)
7206768 A.B.C. DES ENFANTS F G H I J, circa 1920 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 32x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: F G H I J: F: Fruit; G: Globe; H: Harp; I: Italian; J)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A. B. C. DES ENFANTS A B C D E, circa 1920 (illustration)

A. B. C. DES ENFANTS A B C D E, circa 1920 (illustration)
7206766 A.B.C. DES ENFANTS A B C D E, circa 1920 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 32x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A B C D E: A: Anchor; B: Ball; C: Circus; D: Dozen; E)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS Zopolotl, 1912 (illustration)

ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS Zopolotl, 1912 (illustration)
7207016 ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS Zopolotl, 1912 (illustration) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Z: Zopilotl (or Condor)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS spatula, 1912 (illustration)

ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS spatula, 1912 (illustration)
7207010 ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS spatula, 1912 (illustration) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: S: Spatula)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS NIGHTINGALE, 1912 (illustration)

ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS NIGHTINGALE, 1912 (illustration)
7207007 ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS NIGHTINGALE, 1912 (illustration) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A: Nightingale)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS (title page), 1912 (illustration)

ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS (title page), 1912 (illustration)
7207001 ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS (title page), 1912 (illustration) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS BIRD OF PARADISE, 1912 (illustration)

ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS BIRD OF PARADISE, 1912 (illustration)
7207000 ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS BIRD OF PARADISE, 1912 (illustration) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: O: Bird of paradise)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... (cover), circa 1925 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... (cover), circa 1925 (illustration)
7206939 ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... (cover), circa 1925 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 25, 5x17, 29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanket, ALPHABET OF BIRDS for)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF THE GROTESQUES Vulture, circa 1890 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF THE GROTESQUES Vulture, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206932 ALPHABET OF THE GROTESQUES Vulture, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: V: Vulture)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES mice, circa 1890 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES mice, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206928 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES mice, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: S: Mouse)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES Q Rs T, circa 1890 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES Q Rs T, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206925 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES Q Rs T, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Q Rs T: Quilo-pele, Fox, Mouse, Bull)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES wolf, circa 1890 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES wolf, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206919 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES wolf, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L: Wolf)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES E F G H, circa 1890 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES E F G H, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206910 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES E F G H, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: E F G H: Spaniel, Pheasant, Frog, Cuppi)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES Turkey, circa 1890 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES Turkey, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206909 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES Turkey, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: D: Turkey)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES, circa 1890 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206908 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanket, ALPHABET DES GROTESQUES - Lid); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF THE GROTESQUES rooster, circa 1890

ALPHABET OF THE GROTESQUES rooster, circa 1890
7206907 ALPHABET OF THE GROTESQUES rooster, circa 1890 by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C: Rooster, ALPHABET OF THE GROTESQUES -); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES - A B C D, circa 1890 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES - A B C D, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206904 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES - A B C D, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A B C D: Donkey, Aries, Rooster, Turkey)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ABC AUTOMOBILE X Y Z, circa 1900 (illustration)

ABC AUTOMOBILE X Y Z, circa 1900 (illustration)
7206785 ABC AUTOMOBILE X Y Z, circa 1900 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 24x33, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: W X Y Z)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ABC AUTOMOBILE T, circa 1900 (illustration)

ABC AUTOMOBILE T, circa 1900 (illustration)
7206783 ABC AUTOMOBILE T, circa 1900 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 24x33, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: T)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES Xanthorne BIRDS, 1912 (illustration)

ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES Xanthorne BIRDS, 1912 (illustration)
7207014 ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES Xanthorne BIRDS, 1912 (illustration) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: X: Xanthorne (or Blackbird)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES FLAMINGO BIRDS, 1912 (illustration)

ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES FLAMINGO BIRDS, 1912 (illustration)
7206986 ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES FLAMINGO BIRDS, 1912 (illustration) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: F: Flamingo)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS Turkey, 1912 (illustration)

ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS Turkey, 1912 (illustration)
7206984 ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS Turkey, 1912 (illustration) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: D: Turkey)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS (cover), 1912 (illustration)

ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS (cover), 1912 (illustration)
7206982 ALPHABET ILLUSTRATES BIRDS (cover), 1912 (illustration) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... N: Nandou, circa 1925 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... N: Nandou, circa 1925 (illustration)
7206952 ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... N: Nandou, circa 1925 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 25, 5x17, 16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: N: Rhea, ALPHABET OF BIRDS for)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... L: Linot, circa 1925 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... L: Linot, circa 1925 (illustration)
7206950 ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... L: Linot, circa 1925 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 25, 5x17, 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L: Linot, ALPHABET OF BIRDS for)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... B: Bunting, circa 1925 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... B: Bunting, circa 1925 (illustration)
7206937 ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... B: Bunting, circa 1925 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 25, 5x17, 31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: B: Bunting, ALPHABET OF BIRDS for)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A. B. C. DES ENFANTS P Q Rs T, circa 1920 (illustration)

A. B. C. DES ENFANTS P Q Rs T, circa 1920 (illustration)
7206770 A.B.C. DES ENFANTS P Q Rs T, circa 1920 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 32x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: P Q Rs T: P: Pump; Q: Quadrille; R: Pink; S: Saber; T)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A. B. C. DES ENFANTS, circa 1920 (illustration)

A. B. C. DES ENFANTS, circa 1920 (illustration)
7206767 A.B.C. DES ENFANTS, circa 1920 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 32x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanket, A.B.C. FOR CHILDREN - cover); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Numbers

Numbers
6346941 Numbers. by French School, (20th century); 28.5x20 cm; (add.info.: in " A is an archer. Hachette et Cie, Paris, circa 1905)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Hes a very unfortunate Hunter

Hes a very unfortunate Hunter
6346940 Hes a very unfortunate Hunter. by French School, (20th century); 28.5x20 cm; (add.info.: in " A is an archer. Hachette et Cie, Paris, circa 1905)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A B Archer and Jester

A B Archer and Jester
6346936 A B Archer and Jester. by French School, (20th century); 28.5x20 cm; (add.info.: in " A is an archer. Hachette et Cie, Paris, circa 1905)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter F for the word 'fete du pays', 'foire'fete Foraine'

Letter F for the word "fete du pays", "foire"fete Foraine"
DUV5617961 Letter F for the word " fete du pays", " foire" " fete Foraine", c.1900 (lithograph); 31, 5x24, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabet of the Doll)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: D E Dane and Stammer

D E Dane and Stammer
6346943 D E Dane and Stammer. by French School, (20th century); 28.5x20 cm; (add.info.: in " A is an archer. Hachette et Cie, Paris, circa 1905)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A is a big frog killer Archer

A is a big frog killer Archer
6346938 A is a big frog killer Archer. by French School, (20th century); 28.5x20 cm; (add.info.: in " A is an archer. Hachette et Cie, Paris, circa 1905)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Cover

Cover
6346942 Cover. by French School, (20th century); 28.5x20 cm; (add.info.: in " A is an archer. Hachette et Cie, Paris, circa 1905)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Alphabet

Alphabet
6346937 Alphabet. by French School, (20th century); 28.5x20 cm; (add.info.: in " A is an archer. Hachette et Cie, Paris, circa 1905)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: B is a jester who makes grimaces

B is a jester who makes grimaces
6346939 B is a jester who makes grimaces. by French School, (20th century); 28.5x20 cm; (add.info.: in " A is an archer. Hachette et Cie, Paris, circa 1905)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A greedy cat. Illustrated alphabet (lithograph on a bistre background)

A greedy cat. Illustrated alphabet (lithograph on a bistre background)
DUV4200351 A greedy cat. Illustrated alphabet (lithograph on a bistre background) by French School, (20th century); 40x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Imageries reunited in Jarville-Nancy)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Abecedary of Ugarit, cuneiform oldest known ABC, dating from the 14th century BC

Abecedary of Ugarit, cuneiform oldest known ABC, dating from the 14th century BC, Syria, Middle East




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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.