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Alphabet Primer Collection (#8)

"Discover the Delightful World of Alphabet Primer: A Journey Through Time" Step into a whimsical world where letters come alive and imagination knows no bounds

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Francoise built a large fort with her brother Felix. around 1920 (print)

Francoise built a large fort with her brother Felix. around 1920 (print)
8600251 Francoise built a large fort with her brother Felix. around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 30.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The alphabet of my boyfriends)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Daniel asks Denise for her dominoes. around 1920 (print)

Daniel asks Denise for her dominoes. around 1920 (print)
8600248 Daniel asks Denise for her dominoes. around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 30.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The alphabet of my boyfriends)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Firefighter, 1860 (print)

Firefighter, 1860 (print)
8600231 Firefighter, 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 31x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet, Fabrique de Pellerin, Imprimeur-libraire, Epinal, s.d)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Kabyle, 1860 (print)

Kabyle, 1860 (print)
8600228 Kabyle, 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 31x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet, Fabrique de Pellerin, Imprimeur-libraire, Epinal, s.d)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Yolande and Yves try out their yacht. Zette zealously makes a gauze dress for Zizi, her doll

Yolande and Yves try out their yacht. Zette zealously makes a gauze dress for Zizi, her doll. around 1920 (print)
8600272 Yolande and Yves try out their yacht. Zette zealously makes a gauze dress for Zizi, her doll. around 1920 (print) by French School

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: When will we see each other again? Quentin said as he left Jacques

When will we see each other again? Quentin said as he left Jacques. Ririte and Rose watch the tamed rat. ca
8600262 When will we see each other again? Quentin said as he left Jacques. Ririte and Rose watch the tamed rat. ca. 1920 (print) by French School

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Emperor's Jokey, ca. 1860 (print)

Emperor's Jokey, ca. 1860 (print)
8600200 Emperor's Jokey, ca. 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 40x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: S for Sun and Selena (the moon), around 1920 (print)

S for Sun and Selena (the moon), around 1920 (print)
8600183s for Sun and Selena (the moon), around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: K for Kabyle and Kimono - L for Lorraine and Lucifer (the devil), around 1920 (print)

K for Kabyle and Kimono - L for Lorraine and Lucifer (the devil), around 1920 (print)
8600174 K for Kabyle and Kimono - L for Lorraine and Lucifer (the devil), around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: C for Clown and Columbine, ca. 1920 (print)

C for Clown and Columbine, ca. 1920 (print)
8600167 C for Clown and Columbine, ca. 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher, Paris)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: first page of an Abecedary, c.1900 (print)

first page of an Abecedary, c.1900 (print)
PCT5618338 first page of an Abecedary, c.1900 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: For the Letter A Amazon, B for Bath and C for Cabin); © Patrice Cartier

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Fixed! Order Max to the excited soldiers. around 1920 (print)

Fixed! Order Max to the excited soldiers. around 1920 (print)
8600271 Fixed! Order Max to the excited soldiers. around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 30.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The alphabet of my boyfriends)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Wilhelmine and Wilfried caress Welwett's cubs. around 1920 (print)

Wilhelmine and Wilfried caress Welwett's cubs. around 1920 (print)
8600270 Wilhelmine and Wilfried caress Welwett's cubs. around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 30.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The alphabet of my boyfriends)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Toto wants Therese's scooter. Lulu makes U's on her notebook. ca. 1920 (print)

Toto wants Therese's scooter. Lulu makes U's on her notebook. ca. 1920 (print)
8600266 Toto wants Therese's scooter. Lulu makes U's on her notebook. ca. 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 30.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Paulette is crying. Philippe's polisson chases her with stones. around 1920 (print)

Paulette is crying. Philippe's polisson chases her with stones. around 1920 (print)
8600261 Paulette is crying. Philippe's polisson chases her with stones. around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 30.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Mimi, Marie's sheep, eats mimosa. Nini throws snow in Ninon's nose. around 1920 (print)

Mimi, Marie's sheep, eats mimosa. Nini throws snow in Ninon's nose. around 1920 (print)
8600256 Mimi, Marie's sheep, eats mimosa. Nini throws snow in Ninon's nose. around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 30.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Voltigeur, 1860 (print)

Voltigeur, 1860 (print)
8600238 Voltigeur, 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 31x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet, Fabrique de Pellerin, Imprimeur-libraire, Epinal, s.d)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Ulhan, horseman armed with a spear in the Slavic and Germanic armies, 1860 (print)

Ulhan, horseman armed with a spear in the Slavic and Germanic armies, 1860 (print)
8600237 Ulhan, horseman armed with a spear in the Slavic and Germanic armies, 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 31x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Qui-vive, 1860 (print)

Qui-vive, 1860 (print)
8600233 Qui-vive, 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 31x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet, Fabrique de Pellerin, Imprimeur-libraire, Epinal, s.d)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Intendant, 1860 (print)

Intendant, 1860 (print)
8600225 Intendant, 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 31x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet, Fabrique de Pellerin, Imprimeur-libraire, Epinal, s.d)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Franc-Tireur, 1860 (print)

Franc-Tireur, 1860 (print)
8600222 Franc-Tireur, 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 31x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet, Fabrique de Pellerin, Imprimeur-libraire, Epinal, s.d)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Brigadier, 1860 (print)

Brigadier, 1860 (print)
8600218 Brigadier, 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 31x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet, Fabrique de Pellerin, Imprimeur-libraire, Epinal, s.d)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Gunner, 1860 (print)

Gunner, 1860 (print)
8600217 Gunner, 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 31x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet, Fabrique de Pellerin, Imprimeur-libraire, Epinal, s.d)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Joseph Vantini (1808-1866) French general called Yousouf, around 1860 (print)

Joseph Vantini (1808-1866) French general called Yousouf, around 1860 (print)
8600214 Joseph Vantini (1808-1866) French general called Yousouf, around 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 40x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Simonais, around 1860 (print)

Simonais, around 1860 (print)
8600213 Simonais, around 1860 (print) by French School, (19th century); 40x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Military alphabet)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: V for Fiddler and Villageoise, around 1920 (print)

V for Fiddler and Villageoise, around 1920 (print)
8600188 V for Fiddler and Villageoise, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: T for Troubadour and Tulip - U for Ukrainian and Uranian, around 1920 (print)

T for Troubadour and Tulip - U for Ukrainian and Uranian, around 1920 (print)
8600184 T for Troubadour and Tulip - U for Ukrainian and Uranian, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: O for Orientale and Carnation - P for Polichinelle and Papillon - Q for Quimperlois and Quimperloise

O for Orientale and Carnation - P for Polichinelle and Papillon - Q for Quimperlois and Quimperloise
8600181 O for Orientale and Carnation - P for Polichinelle and Papillon - Q for Quimperlois and Quimperloise, around 1920 (print) by French School

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: K for Kabyle and Kimono, around 1920 (print)

K for Kabyle and Kimono, around 1920 (print)
8600175 K for Kabyle and Kimono, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher, Paris)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: B for Shepherd and Bouquetiere, around 1920 (print)

B for Shepherd and Bouquetiere, around 1920 (print)
8600165 B for Shepherd and Bouquetiere, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Letter A. Two little girls reading, from The Great baby Alphabet, c. 1900 (chromo)

Letter A. Two little girls reading, from The Great baby Alphabet, c. 1900 (chromo)
DUV4210160 Letter A. Two little girls reading, from The Great baby Alphabet, c.1900 (chromo) by French School, (19th century); 28.5x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter A)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Capital letter W decorated with plant motifs. 1880 (engraving)

Capital letter W decorated with plant motifs. 1880 (engraving)
7312463 Capital letter W decorated with plant motifs. 1880 (engraving) by Ghaffari, Abu'l Hassan (1814-66); 19, 5x14, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Capital letter T decorated with plant motifs. 1880 (engraving)

Capital letter T decorated with plant motifs. 1880 (engraving)
7312460 Capital letter T decorated with plant motifs. 1880 (engraving) by Benaschi, Giovanni Battista (1636-88); 19, 5x14

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Capital letters decorated with plant motifs. 1880 (engraving)

Capital letters decorated with plant motifs. 1880 (engraving)
7312459 Capital letters decorated with plant motifs. 1880 (engraving) by Lafayette Studio (1880-1930's); 19, 5x14, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Cover. 1880 (engraving)

Cover. 1880 (engraving)
7312442 Cover. 1880 (engraving) by Berthault, Pierre-Gabriel (1737-1831); 19, 5x14, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Capital letter C decorated with fuschia flowers. 1880 (engraving)

Capital letter C decorated with fuschia flowers. 1880 (engraving)
7312441 Capital letter C decorated with fuschia flowers. 1880 (engraving) by Crofton, Augusta (1839-1928); 19, 5x14, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: T for Tiger, 1850 (engraving)

T for Tiger, 1850 (engraving)
7312412 T for Tiger, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: T for Tiger in "Alphabet du Jardin des Plantes")

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: R for Reindeer, 1850 (engraving)

R for Reindeer, 1850 (engraving)
7312406 R for Reindeer, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: P for Parroquet, 1850 (engraving)

P for Parroquet, 1850 (engraving)
7312400 P for Parroquet, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: O for Bear, 1850 (engraving)

O for Bear, 1850 (engraving)
7312397 O for Bear, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Born for Noctilion (fishing bat native to Latin America), 1850 (engraving)

Born for Noctilion (fishing bat native to Latin America), 1850 (engraving)
7312395 Born for Noctilion (fishing bat native to Latin America), 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: M N: Merinos -- Noctilion, 1850 (engraving)

M N: Merinos -- Noctilion, 1850 (engraving)
7312393 M N: Merinos -- Noctilion, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: M N)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: K L: Kamichi -- Lynx, 1850 (engraving)

K L: Kamichi -- Lynx, 1850 (engraving)
7312388 K L: Kamichi -- Lynx, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: K L)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: G H: Crane - Hyena, 1850 (engraving)

G H: Crane - Hyena, 1850 (engraving)
7312378 G H: Crane - Hyena, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: G H)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Frontispiece, 1850 (engraving)

Frontispiece, 1850 (engraving)
7312376 Frontispiece, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece in "Alphabet du Jardin des Plantes")

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Squirrel, 1850 (engraving)

Squirrel, 1850 (engraving)
7312373 Squirrel, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Squirrel in "Alphabet du Jardin des Plantes", by Mrs)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: E F: Squirrel -- Pheasant, 1850 (engraving)

E F: Squirrel -- Pheasant, 1850 (engraving)
7312372 E F: Squirrel -- Pheasant, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: E F)

Background imageAlphabet Primer Collection: Buffalo, 1850 (engraving)

Buffalo, 1850 (engraving)
7312365 Buffalo, 1850 (engraving) by Lassalle, Louis Simon (Cabaillot-Lassalle) (1810-1870); 18x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo in "Alphabet du Jardin des Plantes", by Mrs)




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"Discover the Delightful World of Alphabet Primer: A Journey Through Time" Step into a whimsical world where letters come alive and imagination knows no bounds. The enchanting "ABC of Babar O, 1939" illustration invites you to embark on an educational adventure like no other. As you turn the pages, each letter reveals its own captivating story. Intriguingly, "ABC of Babar S, 1939" introduces us to the mischievous side of learning. Join Babar as he explores new words and concepts with his playful antics. Meanwhile, "ABC of Babar M, 1939" showcases how even milk can become a source of amusement for our furry friends. Transport yourself back in time with charming illustrations from "Letter A: Two little girls reading, " taken from "The Great Baby Alphabet. " This chromo artwork harks back to c. 1900 when education was intertwined with innocence and wonder. Marvel at the intricately designed capital letters adorned with exquisite plant motifs from 1880 engravings. From the majestic W to the tantalizing T, these decorative elements add elegance and sophistication to every page. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you explore the cover art from this vintage primer published in 1880. Its intricate details beckon readers into a bygone era filled with curiosity and discovery. Finally, feast your eyes on the captivating capital letter C embellished with vibrant fuchsia flowers—a true testament to nature's beauty captured through engraving techniques dating back over a century ago. With each turn of the page in this alphabet primer journey through time, young learners will be captivated by both timeless wisdom and artistic brilliance that transcends generations. Let their imaginations soar as they delve into this treasure trove where knowledge meets creativity.