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Alphabet Letter Collection (#3)

"Exploring the World of Alphabet Letters

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Page 25: Stupor

Page 25: Stupor
6346515 Page 25: Stupor by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Page 22: Rigaudon

Page 22: Rigaudon
6346512 Page 22: Rigaudon by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Page 13: John

Page 13: John
6346503 Page 13: John by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Page 11: Chafer

Page 11: Chafer
6346501 Page 11: Chafer by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Page 06: Hide and Seek

Page 06: Hide and Seek
6346496 Page 06: Hide and Seek by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Page 05: Becassine is asleep

Page 05: Becassine is asleep
6346495 Page 05: Becassine is asleep by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Page 04: Alphabet (continued)

Page 04: Alphabet (continued)
6346494 Page 04: Alphabet (continued) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Page 01: Title

Page 01: Title
6346491 Page 01: Title by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: O: Omelet

O: Omelet
6346488 O: Omelet by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: G: Gabrielle asks for grace

G: Gabrielle asks for grace
6346479 G: Gabrielle asks for grace by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: W: Washington

W: Washington
6346280 W: Washington by Neziere, Raymond de La (1865-1953) & Neziere, Solange de La (1896-1940); 30.5x24 cm; (add.info.: in "Franco-American Alphabet)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: V: Winners (Vanquishers)

V: Winners (Vanquishers)
6346279 V: Winners (Vanquishers) by Neziere, Raymond de La (1865-1953) & Neziere, Solange de La (1896-1940); 30.5x24 cm; (add.info.: in "Franco-American Alphabet)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: T U: Trench and Union

T U: Trench and Union
6346275 T U: Trench and Union by Neziere, Raymond de La (1865-1953) & Neziere, Solange de La (1896-1940); 30.5x24 cm; (add.info.: in "Franco-American Alphabet)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: E F: United States and French

E F: United States and French
6346254 E F: United States and French by Neziere, Raymond de La (1865-1953) & Neziere, Solange de La (1896-1940); 30.5x24 cm; (add.info.: in "Franco-American Alphabet)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: C D: Cocard and Flags

C D: Cocard and Flags
6346251 C D: Cocard and Flags by Neziere, Raymond de La (1865-1953) & Neziere, Solange de La (1896-1940); 30.5x24 cm; (add.info.: in "Franco-American Alphabet)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: X Y Z: Xylograph, Yoleur, Zingueur

X Y Z: Xylograph, Yoleur, Zingueur
6346164 X Y Z: Xylograph, Yoleur, Zingueur; 27x18.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Alphabet of small workers. Albin Michel, Publisher, Paris, d.d. (v. 1920). Illustrations by J. M. Porta

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: W: Wagon

W: Wagon
6346163 W: Wagon; 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 imageAlphabet Letter Collection: T U: Cobbler, Machine maker

T U: Cobbler, Machine maker
6346158 T U: Cobbler, Machine maker; 27x18.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Alphabet of small workers. Albin Michel, Publisher, Paris, d.d. (v. 1920). Illustrations by J. M. Porta

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Q: Hardware

Q: Hardware
6346155 Q: Hardware; 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 imageAlphabet Letter Collection: O: Birdbird

O: Birdbird
6346152 O: Birdbird; 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 imageAlphabet Letter Collection: L: Washers

L: Washers
6346148 L: Washers; 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 imageAlphabet Letter Collection: E: Stuckler

E: Stuckler
6346138 E: Stuckler; 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 imageAlphabet Letter Collection: A B: Astronomers, Baker

A B: Astronomers, Baker
6346130 A B: Astronomers, Baker; 27x18.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Alphabet of small workers. Albin Michel, Publisher, Paris, d.d. (v. 1920). Illustrations by J. M. Porta

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Illustration for Pothooks and Perseverance by Walter Crane (colour litho)

Illustration for Pothooks and Perseverance by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8646521 Illustration for Pothooks and Perseverance by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Engine-driver, Farmer, Gardener, Hairdresser (colour litho)

Engine-driver, Farmer, Gardener, Hairdresser (colour litho)
8634741 Engine-driver, Farmer, Gardener, Hairdresser (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engine-driver, Farmer, Gardener, Hairdresser)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Kate Greenaway: L - Longed for It (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway: L - Longed for It (colour litho)
8651748 Kate Greenaway: L - Longed for It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L - Longed for It)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Kate Greenaway:s - Sang for It (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway:s - Sang for It (colour litho)
8649844 Kate Greenaway:s - Sang for It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s - Sang for It)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Kate Greenaway: U V W X Y Z, All had a large slice and went off to bed (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway: U V W X Y Z, All had a large slice and went off to bed (colour litho)
8649842 Kate Greenaway: U V W X Y Z, All had a large slice and went off to bed (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: U V W X Y Z)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Z, Zachary (coloured engraving)

Z, Zachary (coloured engraving)
8649789 Z, Zachary (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Z, Zachary. Illustration for unidentified alphabet book, c 1875.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: P, Pigs (coloured engraving)

P, Pigs (coloured engraving)
8649779 P, Pigs (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: P, Pigs. Illustration for unidentified alphabet book, c 1875.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: N, Nuts (coloured engraving)

N, Nuts (coloured engraving)
8649774 N, Nuts (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: N, Nuts. Illustration for unidentified alphabet book, c 1875.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: E, Eggs (coloured engraving)

E, Eggs (coloured engraving)
8649768 E, Eggs (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E, Eggs. Illustration for unidentified alphabet book, c 1875.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Initials (litho)

Initials (litho)
8635237 Initials (litho) by Aufseeser, Ernst (1880-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initials. Illustration from Die Kunst - Monatshefte fur Freie und Angewandte Kunst (F Bruckmann, Munich)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Children looking through a kaleidoscope (chromolitho)

Children looking through a kaleidoscope (chromolitho)
8677282 Children looking through a kaleidoscope (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children looking through a kaleidoscope)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Letters of the alphabet (chromolitho)

Letters of the alphabet (chromolitho)
8677623 Letters of the alphabet (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters of the alphabet.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Hazelnut, loquat, turnip, walnut and nilgai (colour litho)

Hazelnut, loquat, turnip, walnut and nilgai (colour litho)
8677470 Hazelnut, loquat, turnip, walnut and nilgai (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: N for noisette (hazelnut), nefle (loquat), navet (turnip)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: O for odalisque (concubine) (chromolitho)

O for odalisque (concubine) (chromolitho)
8677327 O for odalisque (concubine) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: O for odalisque (concubine). Concubine in a Turkish harem

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: M for marine (chromolitho)

M for marine (chromolitho)
8677325 M for marine (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: M for marine. Man dressed in a marine's uniform by the sea)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: I for Italian (chromolitho)

I for Italian (chromolitho)
8677323 I for Italian (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: I for Italian. Woman in traditional Italian costume drawing water from a well)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Children playing a xylophone (chromolitho)

Children playing a xylophone (chromolitho)
8677296 Children playing a xylophone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing a xylophone)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils (chromolitho)

Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils (chromolitho)
8677295 Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Children playing a game of ferret (chromolitho)

Children playing a game of ferret (chromolitho)
8677279 Children playing a game of ferret (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing a game of ferret)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Secretarybird, brown rat, wild boar and mouse (colour litho)

Secretarybird, brown rat, wild boar and mouse (colour litho)
8677384 Secretarybird, brown rat, wild boar and mouse (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s for secretaire (secretarybird), surmulot (brown rat)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Honey badger, raccoon, and stingray (colour litho)

Honey badger, raccoon, and stingray (colour litho)
8677383 Honey badger, raccoon, and stingray (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q and R for ratel (honey badger), raton (raccoon)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Violets, Vichy, Venetian and wisteria (chromolitho)

Violets, Vichy, Venetian and wisteria (chromolitho)
8677354 Violets, Vichy, Venetian and wisteria (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: V for violets, Vichy and Venetian, W for wisteria)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles) (chromolitho)

Tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles) (chromolitho)
8677352 Tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles) (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T for tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: Hoe, holly, blast furnace, coal and Dutch (chromolitho)

Hoe, holly, blast furnace, coal and Dutch (chromolitho)
8677343 Hoe, holly, blast furnace, coal and Dutch (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H for houe (hoe), houx (holly), hauts fourneaux (blast furnace)

Background imageAlphabet Letter Collection: The insurance alphabet (colour litho)

The insurance alphabet (colour litho)
8672217 The insurance alphabet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The insurance alphabet)




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"Exploring the World of Alphabet Letters: From Babar to Jocrisse and Beyond" Step into the enchanting world of alphabet letters through a captivating journey spanning centuries. The ABC of Babar series, illustrated in 1939, introduces us to whimsical characters like O, S, M, H, and C. These charming illustrations bring life to each letter as they dance across the pages. Delving deeper into history, we encounter an intriguing engraving from "Alphabet masquerade, " featuring Jocrisse - a mischievous figure from an unknown publisher's work around 1855. This playful depiction adds a touch of humor to our exploration. Moving forward in time, we stumble upon two little girls engrossed in reading within "The Great baby Alphabet" chromo print circa 1900. Their innocent fascination with the letter A reminds us of the joy that learning can bring. Venturing beyond Western culture, we discover St Bernardino da Siena depicted in a stunning sculpture from the 15th century. His presence among these diverse alphabets highlights how letters transcend borders and languages. Intriguingly different is the Chinese alphabet showcased in Encyclopedie Diderot and d'Alembert. Its intricate characters remind us of the rich cultural tapestry woven by various writing systems worldwide. Returning to France once more, we encounter an engraving from Charles Unsinger's "Alphabet. " Published by Alphonse Lemerre in Paris on November 15th, 1875; this piece showcases Heron, Hallebardier (halberdier), Herbalist, Hirondelle (swallow), Owl, Heraut (herald), Hanneton (cockchafer). It serves as a reminder that even within one language's alphabet lies endless possibilities for creativity and expression.