Alphabets Collection (#2)

Japanese characters (engraving)
810257 Japanese characters (engraving) by French School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Small Relief (engraving)
2802343 Small Relief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Relief. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Pearl Letter (engraving)
2802341 Pearl Letter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pearl Letter. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Roman Shaded (engraving)
2802339 Roman Shaded (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Shaded. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Ornamental German, Small (engraving)
2802328 Ornamental German, Small (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental German, Small)

Ornamental German, Large (engraving)
2802327 Ornamental German, Large (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental German, Large)

Tuscan (engraving)
2802317 Tuscan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tuscan. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Egyptian for Carving (engraving)
2802314 Egyptian for Carving (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian for Carving)

Scripture Alphabet (colour litho)
3104618 Scripture Alphabet (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scripture Alphabet)

The Letter H (colour photo)
3094397 The Letter H (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter H. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Letter E (colour photo)
3096185 The Letter E (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter E. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Letter A (colour litho)
3094419 The Letter A (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter A. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ancient Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d
LSE702652 Ancient Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d Alembert (litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ancient Oriental Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d
LSE702651 Ancient Oriental Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d Alembert (litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Alphabets based upon Anglo-Saxon (litho)
6002073 Alphabets based upon Anglo-Saxon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabets based upon Anglo-Saxon)

Alphabet of Beasts (colour litho)
3104611 Alphabet of Beasts (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabet of Beasts)

Roman Analytical, Small (engraving)
2802346 Roman Analytical, Small (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Analytical, Small)

Roman Analytical, Large (engraving)
2802345 Roman Analytical, Large (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Analytical, Large)

Rustic (engraving)
2802336 Rustic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustic. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Egyptian Shaded (engraving)
2802333 Egyptian Shaded (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Shaded. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Gothic, Small (engraving)
2802332 Gothic, Small (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gothic, Small. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Roman Shaded, Various (engraving)
2802325 Roman Shaded, Various (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Shaded, Various)

Small Italian (engraving)
2802324 Small Italian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Italian. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Small Old English Riband (engraving)
2802320 Small Old English Riband (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Old English Riband)

Egyptian (engraving)
2802315 Egyptian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Ornamental (engraving)
2802313 Ornamental (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

The letter J (engraving)
973242 The letter J (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The letter J. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The Umbrageous Umbrella-maker (engraving)
973149 The Umbrageous Umbrella-maker (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Umbrageous Umbrella-maker)

The Judicious Jubilant Jay (engraving)
973139 The Judicious Jubilant Jay (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judicious Jubilant Jay)

The Bountiful Beetle (engraving)
973131 The Bountiful Beetle (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bountiful Beetle. Illustration for Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (Frederick Warne)

The Comfortable Confidential Cow (engraving)
973130 The Comfortable Confidential Cow (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comfortable Confidential Cow)

ALPHABET / X FOR EXPENSIVE
X - was expensive, and so became poor. Date: 1867

Alphabet Chart, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d
LSE702650 Alphabet Chart, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d Alembert (litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Examples and Numerals (engraving)
2802358 Examples and Numerals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples and Numerals)

Hebrew and Greek (engraving)
2802356 Hebrew and Greek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hebrew and Greek. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Velvet Letter (engraving)
2802355 Velvet Letter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Velvet Letter. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Italian, Large and Small (engraving)
2802354 Italian, Large and Small (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian, Large and Small)

Old English Analytical, Large (engraving)
2802351 Old English Analytical, Large (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old English Analytical, Large)

Examples of Letters (engraving)
2802350 Examples of Letters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples of Letters)

Ornamental Riband, Small (engraving)
2802349 Ornamental Riband, Small (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental Riband, Small)

Ornamental Riband (engraving)
2802348 Ornamental Riband (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental Riband)

Italic (engraving)
2802347 Italic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italic. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

German Arabesque (engraving)
2802344 German Arabesque (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Arabesque. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Large Relief (engraving)
2802342 Large Relief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large Relief. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Riband Letter (engraving)
2802322 Riband Letter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riband Letter. Illustration for Examples of Modern Alphabets Plain and Ornamental)

Scripture Alphabet (colour litho)
3104631 Scripture Alphabet (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scripture Alphabet)

Arabic alphabet (engraving)
810261 Arabic alphabet (engraving) by French School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of alphabets A to P on a sheet, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605387 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of alphabets A to P on a sheet, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

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Exploring the fascinating world of alphabets, from the Ancient Arabic Alphabet to modern Typography. Discover the origins and evolution of these ancient writing systems that have shaped human communication throughout history. Marvel at the intricate beauty of Ancient Alphabets, each symbol carrying a story within its strokes. Dive into playful learning with Alphabet-themed illustrations like B for Bees and D for Ducks, capturing the essence of childhood innocence. Let FLOWER A bloom in your imagination as you unravel its hidden meanings. Delve into cultural diversity with An alphabet of Dutch Dolls, showcasing the richness of language across borders. Join a U Monk in Wine Cellar or witness a Farmworker Takes Break through vivid alphabet-inspired art pieces that transcend words alone. Travel back in time to meet Reluctant Schoolboy 19C and experience education through his eyes. And finally, encounter M for Miser - an intriguing character who teaches us valuable lessons about life's priorities and can not just letters but gateways to knowledge, creativity, and endless possibilities.