Alphabet Letter Collection (#8)

Letter R: RESPECT is holy thing and old darling. Everyone misses and runs away who has nothing but mockery
DUV4206609 Letter R: RESPECT is holy thing and old darling. Everyone misses and runs away who has nothing but mockery. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid"

Cover of "ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Engraving Charles Ramel et Cie, editors
DUV4206546 Cover of "ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Engraving Charles Ramel et Cie, editors, Paris, around 1919

Letter C Courage always pleases, and more than nonsense, the vile COUARDIE is rightly mocking. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206537 Letter C Courage always pleases, and more than nonsense, the vile COUARDIE is rightly mocking. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Letter V: wave, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206046 Letter V: wave, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Letters N O P: niche, orange and doll, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205985 Letters N O P: niche, orange and doll, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205975 Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Letters I, J and K: iris, joujou, kakatoes, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205961 Letters I, J and K: iris, joujou, kakatoes, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta)

Letter F: fountain, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205942 Letter F: fountain, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Letters C: rooster, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205926 Letters C: rooster, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Letter U: Union. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph)
DUV4204703 Letter U: Union. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages)

Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205651 Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware, 1866 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters N O P Q; N Nursery; O Bird; P Painter; Q Hardware)

Letter: Q (quarrelling). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920)
DUV4203830 Letter: Q (quarrelling). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920). Offered by "La Samaritaine de Nancy"

Letter Y and Z: Ypres and Zouave. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph)
DUV4204726 Letter Y and Z: Ypres and Zouave. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by J. M. Porta)

Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print)
DUV4202592 Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Norman nurse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201822 Norman nurse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter M: marelle game. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201807 Letter M: marelle game. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Magic lantern projecting the image of a luger. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne
DUV4201794 Magic lantern projecting the image of a luger. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter a (friendly, tree), b (railing, boat) and c (chat, canal and side). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201690 Letter a (friendly, tree), b (railing, boat) and c (chat, canal and side). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter B as drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926)
DUV4201673 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter B as drums. The 75 cannon of colonels Joseph-Albert Deport (1846-1926) and St. Clair Deville

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter H as highlander. The soldiers from Scotland came to help the French army
DUV4201514 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter H as highlander. The soldiers from Scotland came to help the French army. Their military uniform consists of one kilt

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter I as a nurse. Women of the Red Cross coming to heal soldiers to
DUV4201496 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter I as a nurse. Women of the Red Cross coming to heal soldiers to the battlefields

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter J as Joffre. Victory of the Battle of the Marne by the marechal of France
DUV4201483 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter J as Joffre. Victory of the Battle of the Marne by the marechal of France, Joseph Joffre (1852-1931)

Letter V: workshop of a glassmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202536 Letter V: workshop of a glassmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Letter J: gardener. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202474 Letter J: gardener. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18). Letter Y: a red cross yacht carrying war wounded (war invalids)
DUV4201325 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18). Letter Y: a red cross yacht carrying war wounded (war invalids). Engraving in " Alphabet of the Great War 1914-1916

Saint Cecile's strong marriage with Valerien, a Roman paian who respected his wish of chastete, 1932 (engraving)
DUV4202311 Saint Cecile's strong marriage with Valerien, a Roman paian who respected his wish of chastete, 1932 (engraving) by Neziere

Y. Yeddo Letter: Tokyo City formerly known as Yedo. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4202026 Y. Yeddo Letter: Tokyo City formerly known as Yedo. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201232 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter M: portrait of Marie Stuart (1542-1587), Queen of France and Scotland

Letter I (Islands), J (Japanese), K (Kabyles), L (Lake). Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4201932 Letter I (Islands), J (Japanese), K (Kabyles), L (Lake). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A

Letter E (Mouth). River flowing into the sea. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201922 Letter E (Mouth). River flowing into the sea. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V

Letter B (Wood). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A
DUV4201896 Letter B (Wood). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V. Leer and Cie Haarlem

Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201860 Cap knitting. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Letter T (Tram, knitting with cap), U (Urbanite) and V (Veranda, car). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201843 Letter T (Tram, knitting with cap), U (Urbanite) and V (Veranda, car). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201169 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter F: portrait of Mademoiselle de la Fayette (Louise de La Fayette, 1618-1665)

I like Italian. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198198 I like Italian. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century. Abeedaire consists of 25 advertising images

Illustrations of the letters W and X. A family around a Christmas tree. Chromolithography of English origin in "
DUV4197654 Illustrations of the letters W and X. A family around a Christmas tree. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father Christmas Alphabet" Back cover. Editons A

Illustrations of the letter R. Father Christmas in sleigh with reindeer. Chromolithography of English origin in "
DUV4197638 Illustrations of the letter R. Father Christmas in sleigh with reindeer. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father Christmas Alphabet" Back cover. Editons A

Illustrations of the letter S. Children discover their gifts at the foot of the bed
DUV4197635 Illustrations of the letter S. Children discover their gifts at the foot of the bed. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father Christmas Alphabet" Back cover. Editons A

Zita in a late-century suit. Alphabet (ABC or abecedary) of female names on the theme: feminine costumes and operas
DUV4199340 Zita in a late-century suit. Alphabet (ABC or abecedary) of female names on the theme: feminine costumes and operas. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Elsa (daughter of the Duke of Brabant) in Richard Wagner's opera "Lohengrin", 19th century (chromo)
DUV4199218 Elsa (daughter of the Duke of Brabant) in Richard Wagner's opera "Lohengrin", 19th century (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter Z as a young girl from zug. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199106 Letter Z as a young girl from zug. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Z as a young girl from zug (Swiss)

Letter O as Sardinian woman of Osilo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199074 Letter O as Sardinian woman of Osilo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter O as Sardinian woman of Osilo)

Letter M as a Moriac young woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199071 Letter M as a Moriac young woman. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter M as a Moriac young woman (Dalmatia)

Letter L as village Limousine. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199068 Letter L as village Limousine. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter L as village Limousine)

Letter G as Georgian Caucasus Lady. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199047 Letter G as Georgian Caucasus Lady. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter G as Georgian Caucasus Lady)

Letter Y as Yacht, Eyes, X as Xylotrupes, Xerces and Z as Zelandais and zigzag. Insect alphabet
DUV4198801 Letter Y as Yacht, Eyes, X as Xylotrupes, Xerces and Z as Zelandais and zigzag. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Letters O, P: O for Observation car on an american train, P for Puffing Billy the first steam engine built 1829
DUV4216942 Letters O, P: O for Observation car on an american train, P for Puffing Billy the first steam engine built 1829, PUFF PUFF ABC

Letter R: R for Rails, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph)
DUV4216922 Letter R: R for Rails, PUFF PUFF ABC. c.1905 (lithograph); 22x19 cm; (add.info.: British manufacturer. "The Unbreakable" canvas album printed by Dean's Rag Book Co Ltd 14)

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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.