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Abecedary Collection (#3)

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

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letters G, H, I - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letters G, H, I - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216513 Letters G, H, I - 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: Letter G: Gondolier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter G: Gondolier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216508 Letter G: Gondolier - 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: Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216507 Letter H: Watchmaker - 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: Letter L: Luthier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter L: Luthier - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216478 Letter L: Luthier - 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: Letter T: Upholstery - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter T: Upholstery - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216403 Letter T: Upholstery - 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: Letter X: Xylograph - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter X: Xylograph - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216382 Letter X: Xylograph - 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: Letter Z: Zero. Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter Z: Zero. Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216377 Letter Z: Zero. 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: Three girls on the way to school, end of 19th century (lithograph)

Three girls on the way to school, end of 19th century (lithograph)
DUV4712322 Three girls on the way to school, end of 19th century (lithograph); 9, 5x6 cm; (add.info.: Advertising lithograph, unknown publisher); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: The lesson. A young girl sitting with a bee on her knees is teaching a very young child to read

The lesson. A young girl sitting with a bee on her knees is teaching a very young child to read the alphabet
DUV4712231 The lesson. A young girl sitting with a bee on her knees is teaching a very young child to read the alphabet, paris end of the 19th century (lithograph); 10, 5x6

Background imageAbecedary Collection: First book. Advertising chromolithography depicting a standing girl holding an abecedary open to

First book. Advertising chromolithography depicting a standing girl holding an abecedary open to the page of
DUV4711744 First book. Advertising chromolithography depicting a standing girl holding an abecedary open to the page of the alphabet. Unknown publisher, late 19th century

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Hebrew lecon. A teacher teaches reading Hebrew to two young children sitting at a table

Hebrew lecon. A teacher teaches reading Hebrew to two young children sitting at a table. An adult stands behind them
DUV4711933 Hebrew lecon. A teacher teaches reading Hebrew to two young children sitting at a table. An adult stands behind them. Chromolithography decoupee (decoupi), late 19th century

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Reading with grandma. Advertising chromolithography depicting in a circular frame an elderly person

Reading with grandma. Advertising chromolithography depicting in a circular frame an elderly person
DUV4711895 Reading with grandma. Advertising chromolithography depicting in a circular frame an elderly person, a little girl on her knees

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Be thankful for your masters. Advice gives a child who just tears a notebook

Be thankful for your masters. Advice gives a child who just tears a notebook, too happy to be on vacation
DUV4711702 Be thankful for your masters. Advice gives a child who just tears a notebook, too happy to be on vacation. Chromolithography, late 19th century

Background imageAbecedary Collection: You're just geese! Two children in military uniform show the letters of the alphabet to two geese

You're just geese! Two children in military uniform show the letters of the alphabet to two geese
DUV4711638 You're just geese! Two children in military uniform show the letters of the alphabet to two geese. Advertising chromolithography, late 19th century

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter U (Undine), mermaid under the sea, c.1908 (drawing)

Letter U (Undine), mermaid under the sea, c.1908 (drawing)
LSE4091908 Letter U (Undine), mermaid under the sea, c.1908 (drawing) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageAbecedary Collection: J: Japan. Japan is a vast empire located in East Asia. It consists of four large islands

J: Japan. Japan is a vast empire located in East Asia. It consists of four large islands
DUV4223879 J: Japan. Japan is a vast empire located in East Asia. It consists of four large islands and an infinite number of smaller ones - Engraving from Geographic Alphabet

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Cover of Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs

Cover of Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs, London (Angleterre)
DUV4225125 Cover of Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs, London (Angleterre), 1872 (print); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: H : horses, 1872 (illustration)

H : horses, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225092 H : horses, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: J : jackdaws, 1872 (illustration)

J : jackdaws, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225085 J : jackdaws, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: P : plough, 1872 (illustration)

P : plough, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225053 P : plough, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: T : team, 1872 (illustration)

T : team, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225038 T : team, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: W : waggon, 1872 (illustration)

W : waggon, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225019 W : waggon, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: M for the Monkey, a comical thing, 1872 (illustration)

M for the Monkey, a comical thing, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224938 M for the Monkey, a comical thing, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Q for the Queen all seated in state, 1872 (illustration)

Q for the Queen all seated in state, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224912 Q for the Queen all seated in state, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: U for the Umbrella that keeps off the rain, 1872 (illustration)

U for the Umbrella that keeps off the rain, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224889 U for the Umbrella that keeps off the rain, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter I (Islands). Two wild islands in the middle of the sea. Alphabet of small geographers

Letter I (Islands). Two wild islands in the middle of the sea. Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4201939 Letter I (Islands). Two wild islands in the middle of the sea. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A

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

Letter D (Desert). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201909 Letter D (Desert). 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: Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet

Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201835 Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter P as photographer. Negrillon. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Letter P as photographer. Negrillon. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201824 Letter P as photographer. Negrillon. 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 K (music kiosk) and L (Lyre). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Letter K (music kiosk) and L (Lyre). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201795 Letter K (music kiosk) and L (Lyre). 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: Game of the Garter. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Game of the Garter. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201761 Game of the Garter. 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 h as harp. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter h as harp. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201751 Letter h as harp. 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: Ecuyere a horse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Ecuyere a horse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201719 Ecuyere a horse. 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: Express steam train. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Express steam train. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201711 Express steam train. 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 Z as Zouave. ABC of toys. Maison Alfred Mame et Fils, publishers printers, Tours

Letter Z as Zouave. ABC of toys. Maison Alfred Mame et Fils, publishers printers, Tours, 1931 (lithograph)
DUV4201681 Letter Z as Zouave. ABC of toys. Maison Alfred Mame et Fils, publishers printers, Tours, 1931 (lithograph) by Neziere

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter G like Guepe, Gaite, Ice, Cricket, Cake, Gout, Gourmandise and Grain. Insect alphabet

Letter G like Guepe, Gaite, Ice, Cricket, Cake, Gout, Gourmandise and Grain. Insect alphabet
DUV4198746 Letter G like Guepe, Gaite, Ice, Cricket, Cake, Gout, Gourmandise and Grain. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter E as ephemere, church, school, water, entomology, child and elaterid. Insect alphabet

Letter E as ephemere, church, school, water, entomology, child and elaterid. Insect alphabet
DUV4198732 Letter E as ephemere, church, school, water, entomology, child and elaterid. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter C as cavalcade, Cetoine, Bugle, Carabe, Capricorn, Char and Corporation. Insect alphabet

Letter C as cavalcade, Cetoine, Bugle, Carabe, Capricorn, Char and Corporation. Insect alphabet
DUV4198718 Letter C as cavalcade, Cetoine, Bugle, Carabe, Capricorn, Char and Corporation. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter A as Aubade, Viola, Bee, Star, Air, Accord, Araignee, Wing, Artist and Antenna

Letter A as Aubade, Viola, Bee, Star, Air, Accord, Araignee, Wing, Artist and Antenna. Insect alphabet
DUV4198702 Letter A as Aubade, Viola, Bee, Star, Air, Accord, Araignee, Wing, Artist and Antenna. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter L: 13th century lettrine, Lapon, Lyon, Liseron, Lyre. Alphabet illustrates a character in

Letter L: 13th century lettrine, Lapon, Lyon, Liseron, Lyre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume
DUV4198347 Letter L: 13th century lettrine, Lapon, Lyon, Liseron, Lyre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Background imageAbecedary Collection: K as Kleber, French general). Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit

K as Kleber, French general). Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198207 K as Kleber, French general). Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter F as Florentine Florist. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter F as Florentine Florist. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199043 Letter F as Florentine Florist. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter F as Florentine Florist)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: H like Hercules. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit

H like Hercules. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198190 H like Hercules. 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: Letter A as an Arab fiancee. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century

Letter A as an Arab fiancee. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199021 Letter A as an Arab fiancee. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter A as an Arab fiancee. Alphabet (ABC) women

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter L as bed, book, lecon, lezard, lucane, reading, dormer, lobster, dragonfly and firefly

Letter L as bed, book, lecon, lezard, lucane, reading, dormer, lobster, dragonfly and firefly. Insect alphabet
DUV4198766 Letter L as bed, book, lecon, lezard, lucane, reading, dormer, lobster, dragonfly and firefly. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter J as joyful, youth, Thursday, jet, leg and joy. And letter k. Insect alphabet

Letter J as joyful, youth, Thursday, jet, leg and joy. And letter k. Insect alphabet
DUV4198763 Letter J as joyful, youth, Thursday, jet, leg and joy. And letter k. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

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

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201163 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter C: Catherine II (1729-1796) imperress of Russia. Alphabet of famous women

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter L: yeast; rabbit; spear; moon; lantern; books; lamp; letter; magnifying glass; leguery;

Letter L: yeast; rabbit; spear; moon; lantern; books; lamp; letter; magnifying glass; leguery; ivy; locomotive;
DUV4199546 Letter L: yeast; rabbit; spear; moon; lantern; books; lamp; letter; magnifying glass; leguery; ivy; locomotive; leopard; bezel; lantern; bezel. Alphabet (Abecedaire)




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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.