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Abecedary Collection (#7)

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

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter H: It's Eight Hours and the two Schoolers are hating towards the School

Letter H: It's Eight Hours and the two Schoolers are hating towards the School. Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207534 Letter H: It's Eight Hours and the two Schoolers are hating towards the School. Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter B: With his Beau Ballon Bebe exercises to become a skilful balance player

Letter B: With his Beau Ballon Bebe exercises to become a skilful balance player. Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207488 Letter B: With his Beau Ballon Bebe exercises to become a skilful balance player. Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Buffalo - Engraving in ' Le livre d'images, Nouveau alphabet ou Alphabet pour petits garcons'

Buffalo - Engraving in " Le livre d'images, Nouveau alphabet ou Alphabet pour petits garcons"
DUV4217980 Buffalo - Engraving in " Le livre d'images, Nouveau alphabet ou Alphabet pour petits garcons", 19th century (engraving); 26.5x17 cm; (add.info.: Album containing alphabets)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Isatis - Engraving in ' Le livre d'images, Nouveau alphabet ou Alphabet pour petits garcons'

Isatis - Engraving in " Le livre d'images, Nouveau alphabet ou Alphabet pour petits garcons"
DUV4217901 Isatis - Engraving in " Le livre d'images, Nouveau alphabet ou Alphabet pour petits garcons", 19th century (engraving); 26.5x17 cm; (add.info.: Album containing alphabets)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Cover of the Professions Alphabet, and 4th cover with an advertisement for department stores 'A

Cover of the Professions Alphabet, and 4th cover with an advertisement for department stores "A l'avenir de
DUV4216546 Cover of the Professions Alphabet, and 4th cover with an advertisement for department stores "A l'avenir de Lyon" c.1900 (Print); 20x14 cm; (add.info)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter F: Blacksmith - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter F: Blacksmith - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216521 Letter F: Blacksmith - 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 U: Metallurgical Plant - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter U: Metallurgical Plant - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216400 Letter U: Metallurgical Plant - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letters V, Y, X, Z - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letters V, Y, X, Z - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216392 Letters V, Y, X, Z - 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 D: Azure and Checkerboard Drongo. Engraving in 'Great Bird Alphabet'

Letter D: Azure and Checkerboard Drongo. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet"
DUV4209668 Letter D: Azure and Checkerboard Drongo. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter D: Azure and Checkerboard Drongo)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter Q: Who lives? - France! Engraving in ' ABC fun'. Monrocq Freres, editors

Letter Q: Who lives? - France! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors
DUV4207585 Letter Q: Who lives? - France! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter C: The little Canon is loaded, the blow will leave and Cosette closes his ears

Letter C: The little Canon is loaded, the blow will leave and Cosette closes his ears
DUV4207492 Letter C: The little Canon is loaded, the blow will leave and Cosette closes his ears. Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages

Background imageAbecedary Collection: V: The Ve suve is a volcano from which fire and lava emerge. At its base is the famous Neapolitan

V: The Ve suve is a volcano from which fire and lava emerge. At its base is the famous Neapolitan pencil factory of
DUV4223938 V: The Ve suve is a volcano from which fire and lava emerge. At its base is the famous Neapolitan pencil factory of Guerin-Muller et Compagnie - Engraving extracted from the Geographic

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A for the Alphabet, 1872 (illustration)

A for the Alphabet, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225015 A for the Alphabet, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: R for the Regiment guarding the gate, 1872 (illustration)

R for the Regiment guarding the gate, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224913 R for the Regiment guarding the gate, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: E: Letter E vegetale - Woman holding a stem of rose, two children under an umbrella - Art Nouveau

E: Letter E vegetale - Woman holding a stem of rose, two children under an umbrella - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion
DUV4221691 E: Letter E vegetale - Woman holding a stem of rose, two children under an umbrella - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

Background imageAbecedary Collection: F: Letter F vegetale - Woman with a stole, girl in short dress and hat

F: Letter F vegetale - Woman with a stole, girl in short dress and hat, girl wearing a sock - Art Nouveau Alphabet
DUV4221689 F: Letter F vegetale - Woman with a stole, girl in short dress and hat, girl wearing a sock - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

Background imageAbecedary Collection: J: Letter J vegetale - Woman in traditional costume playing tambourine, two girls

J: Letter J vegetale - Woman in traditional costume playing tambourine, two girls
DUV4221676 J: Letter J vegetale - Woman in traditional costume playing tambourine, two girls, one of them bubbles - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter Q (set of four corners) and Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes)

Letter Q (set of four corners) and Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret)
DUV4201825 Letter Q (set of four corners) and Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter N (Normandy Nurse, Negrillon and Ship), O (Storm) and P (Phare, Port and Photographer)

Letter N (Normandy Nurse, Negrillon and Ship), O (Storm) and P (Phare, Port and Photographer). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201806 Letter N (Normandy Nurse, Negrillon and Ship), O (Storm) and P (Phare, Port and Photographer). Doll's alphabet

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter K like a dog King Charles (King Charles). Doll's alphabet

Letter K like a dog King Charles (King Charles). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne
DUV4201791 Letter K like a dog King Charles (King Charles). 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 g (game of graces, taste and grass), h (hammock, harp), i (island) and j (game of garter)

Letter g (game of graces, taste and grass), h (hammock, harp), i (island) and j (game of garter)
DUV4201741 Letter g (game of graces, taste and grass), h (hammock, harp), i (island) and j (game of garter, gardener) Doll's alphabet

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

Spanish with a fan. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201725 Spanish with a fan. 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: Duo and decor. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Duo and decor. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201706 Duo and decor. 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 U (Utrecht), V (Volcano), W (Wight), X (Xeres), Y (Yeddo) and Z (Zanzibar)

Letter U (Utrecht), V (Volcano), W (Wight), X (Xeres), Y (Yeddo) and Z (Zanzibar). Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4202001 Letter U (Utrecht), V (Volcano), W (Wight), X (Xeres), Y (Yeddo) and Z (Zanzibar). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter Q: Quay and unloading of goods by a river in a city. Alphabet of small geographers

Letter Q: Quay and unloading of goods by a river in a city. Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4201985 Letter Q: Quay and unloading of goods by a river in a city. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter Q (Quay), R (Shore),s (Source) and T (Torrent). Alphabet of small geographers

Letter Q (Quay), R (Shore),s (Source) and T (Torrent). Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4201976 Letter Q (Quay), R (Shore),s (Source) and T (Torrent). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter H: city and port of Hamburg, Germany. Alphabet of small geographers

Letter H: city and port of Hamburg, Germany. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201933 Letter H: city and port of Hamburg, Germany. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V

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

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201283 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter V: portrait of Constance de Varano born in 1428, Italian poet. Alphabet of famous women)

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

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201208 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter K: portrait of Angelika Kauffmann (Angelica Kauffmann, 1741-1807), Swiss painter

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

Letter representing a mother and daughter with tree leaves. Alphabet (Abeecedaire)
DUV4199701 Letter representing a mother and daughter with tree leaves. Alphabet (Abeecedaire) specially published for the Louit Chocolate by Louis Freres et Cie

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter R: restaurant; rowing; rowing; rake; dress; shed; roots; ruins; raft; racket; reverberes;

Letter R: restaurant; rowing; rowing; rake; dress; shed; roots; ruins; raft; racket; reverberes; reeds; grapes;
DUV4199573 Letter R: restaurant; rowing; rowing; rake; dress; shed; roots; ruins; raft; racket; reverberes; reeds; grapes; curtains. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter E: spaniel; fencing; fencers; ecuyere; balancing; sign; ecu; snail; swords; square;

Letter E: spaniel; fencing; fencers; ecuyere; balancing; sign; ecu; snail; swords; square; staircase; anvil; squirrel
DUV4199517 Letter E: spaniel; fencing; fencers; ecuyere; balancing; sign; ecu; snail; swords; square; staircase; anvil; squirrel. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter I as Iroquois woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century

Letter I as Iroquois woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199057 Letter I as Iroquois woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter I as Iroquois woman. Alphabet (ABC) women

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter E as Eskimo woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century

Letter E as Eskimo woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199039 Letter E as Eskimo woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter E as Eskimo woman. Alphabet (ABC) women

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter C as great Chinese lady. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter C as great Chinese lady. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199031 Letter C as great Chinese lady. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter C as great Chinese lady)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Letter B as Bavarian Young Woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter B as Bavarian Young Woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199026 Letter B as Bavarian Young Woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter B as Bavarian Young Woman)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: Illustration for Letter T, 'Alphabet des insectes', 1883 (print)

Illustration for Letter T, "Alphabet des insectes", 1883 (print)
DUV4198791 Illustration for Letter T, "Alphabet des insectes", 1883 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter t as sunflower, table, head, table, turban, Turkish, taon, tipule)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET C, 1920 (illustration)

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET C, 1920 (illustration)
7207070 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET C, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C: Chamois, Roe Deer, Bat, Camel, Swan, Rooster, Stork, Horse)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: L M N: Washers, Seaman, Nurse

L M N: Washers, Seaman, Nurse
6346147 L M N: Washers, Seaman, Nurse; 27x18.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Alphabet of small workers. Albin Michel, Publisher, Paris, d.d. (v. 1920). Illustrations by J. M. Porta

Background imageAbecedary Collection: E F: Elusier, Faneurs

E F: Elusier, Faneurs
6346137 E F: Elusier, Faneurs; 27x18.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Alphabet of small workers. Albin Michel, Publisher, Paris, d.d. (v. 1920). Illustrations by J. M. Porta

Background imageAbecedary Collection: D: Dentist

D: Dentist
6346136 D: Dentist; 27x18.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Alphabet of small workers. Albin Michel, Publisher, Paris, d.d. (v. 1920). Illustrations by J. M. Porta. Dimensions: 27 x 18.5 cm, ")

Background imageAbecedary Collection: S: 'Let's save our sheep!' ; T: Train approaching the station

S: "Let's save our sheep!" ; T: Train approaching the station
6345655 S: "Let's save our sheep!" ; T: Train approaching the station.; 24x34 cm; (add.info.: in ABC L'ORIENT EXPRESS. Bernardin & Fils, editors, Paris, circa 1895)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: C: It's fun to travel./Horse scared by a locomotive

C: It's fun to travel./Horse scared by a locomotive
6345647 C: It's fun to travel./Horse scared by a locomotive.; 24x34 cm; (add.info.: in ABC L'ORIENT EXPRESS. Bernardin & Fils, editors, Paris, circa 1895. Indechirable on canvas, 12 pages)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: A: With two arches we make a bridge. B: 'Tickets in hand!' yells out the railway employee

A: With two arches we make a bridge. B: "Tickets in hand!" yells out the railway employee
6345646 A: With two arches we make a bridge. B: "Tickets in hand!" yells out the railway employee.; 24x34 cm; (add.info.: in ABC L'ORIENT EXPRESS)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: N : nutting, 1872 (illustration)

N : nutting, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225060 N : nutting, 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: Letters J, K, L, alphabet for the professions, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letters J, K, L, alphabet for the professions, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV5617981 Letters J, K, L, alphabet for the professions, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album with a simplified lecture method and an illustrated abecedary); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageAbecedary Collection: OUR ANIMALS - ALPHABET A B, 1928 (illustration)

OUR ANIMALS - ALPHABET A B, 1928 (illustration)
7207069 OUR ANIMALS - ALPHABET A B, 1928 (illustration by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A B: A: Lark, Albatross, Eagle, Anon, Lamb, Donkey, Bee)

Background imageAbecedary Collection: FISHING UMBRELLA HOLIDAY ALPHABET, 1920 (illustration)

FISHING UMBRELLA HOLIDAY ALPHABET, 1920 (illustration)
7206971 FISHING UMBRELLA HOLIDAY ALPHABET, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 24x31, 7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: O P: Umbrellas, Fishing)




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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.