Alphabet Letter Collection (#5)

Zagaie - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games and recreation" 1881 Dimensions: 17
DUV4218644 Zagaie - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games and recreation" 1881 Dimensions: 17

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220445 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Cover second booklet - Progressive Method (Reading and Writing) by Bizeray, Lebosse, Lepine
DUV4223410 Cover second booklet - Progressive Method (Reading and Writing) by Bizeray, Lebosse, Lepine, Inspectors of Primary Education & Gaudin, Public Teacher. Alcide Picard, editor, Paris, 1905

Vowel I: mouse trap - bed - nest - cherry - noon - piggy bank - Reading method by A. Belot, E. Devinat, A. Toursel
DUV4223406 Vowel I: mouse trap - bed - nest - cherry - noon - piggy bank - Reading method by A. Belot, E. Devinat, A. Toursel. Collection " The New School"

Cover first booklet - Progressive Method (Reading and Writing) by Bizeray, Lebosse, Lepine
DUV4223380 Cover first booklet - Progressive Method (Reading and Writing) by Bizeray, Lebosse, Lepine, Inspectors of Primary Education & Gaudin, Public Teacher. Alcide Picard, editor, Paris, 1905

Illustrated Syllabary, Mirror, Violin, Canon, of - Method of Reading Writing and Spelling by Richard
DUV4223342 Illustrated Syllabary, Mirror, Violin, Canon, of - Method of Reading Writing and Spelling by Richard, Public Instruction Officer

Cover - Syllabary Ragon. Reading method illustrated, graduated and complete with many exercises. Second edition
DUV4223219 Cover - Syllabary Ragon. Reading method illustrated, graduated and complete with many exercises. Second edition. Ancienne Librairie Pousselgue, J. de Gigord, publisher, Paris, 1913

The monkey Jacot left Andre le Savoyard, his master, to become a portrait painter, c.1830 (engraving)
DUV4222429 The monkey Jacot left Andre le Savoyard, his master, to become a portrait painter, c.1830 (engraving); 16x12 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet fun. J. Langlume, editor around 1830)

The great illustrative syllabary of the rational reading method by F.-A. Noel, 1912 (print)
DUV4223136 The great illustrative syllabary of the rational reading method by F.-A. Noel, 1912 (print); (add.info.: A doctor caring for a patient - The great illustrative syllabary of the rational)

Cooking for looting. The cook tears his hair out of despair when he sees himself flying from all sides, by a dog
DUV4222331 Cooking for looting. The cook tears his hair out of despair when he sees himself flying from all sides, by a dog, a cat, a bird and a rat

E: The Cardinal - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222044 E: The Cardinal - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon

G: The Queen - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222036 G: The Queen - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon

H: The Eveque - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222028 H: The Eveque - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H. Loedel after Hans Holbein (1497? -1543)); Photo © Duvallon

Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving)
DUV4223028 Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving); 18.5x13.5 cm; (add.info.: Swarm - lynx - a painter - scene of the Middle Ages, a lady reads a book to a young man - Reading, Writing)

A: the fool (Ridens or Ridulus, fatuus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221987 A: the fool (Ridens or Ridulus, fatuus) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

Illuminated vowels, tulip, nest - Method of reading Writing and Spelling by Richard, Public Instruction Officer
DUV4222997 Illuminated vowels, tulip, nest - Method of reading Writing and Spelling by Richard, Public Instruction Officer, with Certificate of Proficiency for the Duty of Primary Inspector

Cover with a woman distributing books to children - Method of reading and pronunciation by Louis-Claude Michel
DUV4222959 Cover with a woman distributing books to children - Method of reading and pronunciation by Louis-Claude Michel (1795-1874), Former editor of the Bulletin de l'Instruction primaire

P: Letter P vegetale - Woman holding flowered tooths, two girls standing in a tree
DUV4221658 P: Letter P vegetale - Woman holding flowered tooths, two girls standing in a tree, young boy painter - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

The blind man slipped on the ice, he lost his flute - arrow - church - Eugene can set fire to the wheel
DUV4222888 The blind man slipped on the ice, he lost his flute - arrow - church - Eugene can set fire to the wheel, miserable little one, what a game! Wait a minute

Hut - feather - tank - lamp - Progressive method (Reading and Writing) by Bizeray, Lebosse, Lepine
DUV4222883 Hut - feather - tank - lamp - Progressive method (Reading and Writing) by Bizeray, Lebosse, Lepine, Inspectors of Primary Education & Gaudin, Public Teacher

Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving)
DUV4222881 Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving); 18.5x13.5 cm; (add.info.: A shepherd brings his herd of sheep back to the stable, a country road, a candle)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220469 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Escarpolette - Echasse - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games
DUV4218567 Escarpolette - Echasse - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "New alphabet of childhood games and recreation" 1881 Dimensions: 17

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218488 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettre B: baiser a sa petite maman. In "Alphabet de mes poupees")

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218461 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettres F, G, H, I, J. In "Alphabet de mes poupees")

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218450 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettre K: kakatoes (cacatoes) peu endurant. In "Alphabet de mes poupees"

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218405 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettres Q, R, S, T. In "Alphabet de mes poupees")

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218401 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettre R: reconciliation des Poupees. In "Alphabet de mes poupees")

Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print)
DUV4218379 Illustration for "Alphabet de mes poupees", c.1900 (print); 23x16 cm; (add.info.: Lettres U, V, X, Y, Z. In "Alphabet de mes poupees")

Cover - New reading method by J. Signoret, Primary Inspector, Author of " Rational Writing"
DUV4224486 Cover - New reading method by J. Signoret, Primary Inspector, Author of " Rational Writing" (Right Writing Method) & C

J K L M : jackdaws, kite, ladder, mill, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225090 J K L M : jackdaws, kite, ladder, mill, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries)

Pipe, page 16, booklet 1 - Method Biron, 1927 (print)
DUV4224307 Pipe, page 16, booklet 1 - Method Biron, 1927 (print); (add.info.: Pipe, page 16, booklet 1 - Method Biron. Rational teaching of reading by J. Ambielle, Primary Inspector and J)

Gestures reading, pages 6 and 7 - Teaching reading made attractive and quick by the use of phonomimy
DUV4224237 Gestures reading, pages 6 and 7 - Teaching reading made attractive and quick by the use of phonomimy. Phonomimic method by Augustin Grosselin (1800-1878)

O for the Owl that sees in the dark, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224919 O for the Owl that sees in the dark, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Consonants - syllabary - New method of reading, the simplest and most rational of all the Methodes published so far by
DUV4223626 Consonants - syllabary - New method of reading, the simplest and most rational of all the Methodes published so far by Pierre Boisd'Haut. A. F

Chicken, beef, turtle, turkey, wolf, fly, niche, reindeer - Syllabary Ragon
DUV4223612 Chicken, beef, turtle, turkey, wolf, fly, niche, reindeer - Syllabary Ragon. Reading method illustrated, graduated and complete with many exercises. Second edition

Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving)
DUV4223602 Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving); 18.5x13.5 cm; (add.info.: Three schoolchildren observe the landscape - Cover - Reading, Writing, Counting by A)

E : fleurs d'eglantine - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224739 E : fleurs d'eglantine - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

J : marguerites roses et blanches - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224720 J : marguerites roses et blanches - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

The doll, the hen - Syllabary Langlois. Method of reading and writing. Librairie Armand Colin, Paris, 1910
DUV4223443 The doll, the hen - Syllabary Langlois. Method of reading and writing. Librairie Armand Colin, Paris, 1910. Dimensions: 17.5 x 13 cm.; (add.info.: The doll, the hen - Syllabary Langlois)

Cover - Method of reading by writing by Adrien Carrere, former pupil of the Ecole Normale de La Sauve
DUV4223442 Cover - Method of reading by writing by Adrien Carrere, former pupil of the Ecole Normale de La Sauve, Director of public school

Cover - Red Method. Global Reading Method by Ms. C. Rouquie, Director of Kindergarten School, provided with the C.A
DUV4224409 Cover - Red Method. Global Reading Method by Ms. C. Rouquie, Director of Kindergarten School, provided with the C.A. at the Inspectorate of Nursery Schools

Reading method appropriate to the age and intelligence of the child (print)
DUV4224356 Reading method appropriate to the age and intelligence of the child (print); (add.info.: The Cat, the de, page 3)

Letter C and G, Pages 16 and 17, booklet 2 - Methode Biron. Rational teaching of reading by J
DUV4224314 Letter C and G, Pages 16 and 17, booklet 2 - Methode Biron. Rational teaching of reading by J. Ambielle, Primary Inspector and J. Biron, School Director. Librairie Delagrave, Paris, 1927

F for the Funnel that puffs out the smoke, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224974 F for the Funnel that puffs out the smoke, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Y Z: Yucatan. Province of Mexico. Zanzibar, 1880 (engraving)
DUV4223955 Y Z: Yucatan. Province of Mexico. Zanzibar, 1880 (engraving); 27x19 cm; (add.info.: The island of this name is located in the Indian Ocean)

Cover, first booklet - Reading method. Simultaneous teaching of printed and handwritten forms by Mr. G
DUV4223648 Cover, first booklet - Reading method. Simultaneous teaching of printed and handwritten forms by Mr. G. Lemoine, Inspector of Primary Education and Mr. E. Lemoine, Teacher

T for the Tomtit building its nest, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224895 T for the Tomtit building its nest, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery 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.