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Letter Collection (page 8)

"The Power of Words: Exploring the Many Facets of a Letter" The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), c1890, (1939

Background imageLetter Collection: Arrival of the Royal Mail stage coach from London around 10AM at the Post Office, Bristol

Arrival of the Royal Mail stage coach from London around 10AM at the Post Office, Bristol
FLO4619250 Arrival of the Royal Mail stage coach from London around 10AM at the Post Office, Bristol. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug. 17, 1875 (engraving)

Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug. 17, 1875 (engraving)
3434414 Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug. 17, 1875 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Going in Marseille. Bibl)

Background imageLetter Collection: Bible of Lleida

Bible of Lleida
3499714 Bible of Lleida; (add.info.: Bible of Lleida. 12th century. Romanesque period. Catalonia. Spain. Manuscript. New Testament, letter P Folio 59v)

Background imageLetter Collection: The Lady Elgin, 1850

The Lady Elgin, 1850
3478567 The Lady Elgin, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Lady Elgin, used to carry mails, passengers and freight on Lakes Superior and Michigan)

Background imageLetter Collection: UK, England, 19th century letterbox

UK, England, 19th century letterbox
673412 UK, England, 19th century letterbox; (add.info.: Letterbox seen from inside St Martin's 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLetter Collection: 19th century illustration of girl posting letter

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673399 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLetter Collection: 19th century illustration of girl posting letter

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673397 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLetter Collection: Thomas Gray (engraving)

Thomas Gray (engraving)
1577390 Thomas Gray (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Gray (1716-1771) was an English poet, letter writer. He is generally considered the second most important poet of the 18th century

Background imageLetter Collection: Royal Post of the Court of Philip II, lithograph, 16th century

Royal Post of the Court of Philip II, lithograph, 16th century
AIS5388194 Royal Post of the Court of Philip II, lithograph, 16th century; Museo Postal y Telegrafico, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Royal Post of the Court of Philip II)

Background imageLetter Collection: Portrait et ordre militaire signe du Marcehal Soult (Jean de Dieu Nicolas Soult)

Portrait et ordre militaire signe du Marcehal Soult (Jean de Dieu Nicolas Soult)
AIS5334544 Portrait et ordre militaire signe du Marcehal Soult (Jean de Dieu Nicolas Soult, duc de Dalmatie (1769-1851) militaire francais de l'armee napoleonienne, 1810

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter E and F (elephant, staircase, coin and postman, fork, rifle, whip), c.1920 (print)

Letter E and F (elephant, staircase, coin and postman, fork, rifle, whip), c.1920 (print)
DUV4202549 Letter E and F (elephant, staircase, coin and postman, fork, rifle, whip), c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter I (Islands). Two wild islands in the middle of the sea. Alphabet of small geographers

Letter I (Islands). Two wild islands in the middle of the sea. Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4201939 Letter I (Islands). Two wild islands in the middle of the sea. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter D (Desert). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated

Letter D (Desert). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201909 Letter D (Desert). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V. Leer and Cie Haarlem

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet

Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201835 Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter P as photographer. Negrillon. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Letter P as photographer. Negrillon. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201824 Letter P as photographer. Negrillon. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter K (music kiosk) and L (Lyre). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Letter K (music kiosk) and L (Lyre). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201795 Letter K (music kiosk) and L (Lyre). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageLetter Collection: Game of the Garter. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Game of the Garter. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201761 Game of the Garter. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter h as harp. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Letter h as harp. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201751 Letter h as harp. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageLetter Collection: Ecuyere a horse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Ecuyere a horse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201719 Ecuyere a horse. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageLetter Collection: Express steam train. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Express steam train. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201711 Express steam train. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter G like Guepe, Gaite, Ice, Cricket, Cake, Gout, Gourmandise and Grain. Insect alphabet

Letter G like Guepe, Gaite, Ice, Cricket, Cake, Gout, Gourmandise and Grain. Insect alphabet
DUV4198746 Letter G like Guepe, Gaite, Ice, Cricket, Cake, Gout, Gourmandise and Grain. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter E as ephemere, church, school, water, entomology, child and elaterid. Insect alphabet

Letter E as ephemere, church, school, water, entomology, child and elaterid. Insect alphabet
DUV4198732 Letter E as ephemere, church, school, water, entomology, child and elaterid. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter C as cavalcade, Cetoine, Bugle, Carabe, Capricorn, Char and Corporation. Insect alphabet

Letter C as cavalcade, Cetoine, Bugle, Carabe, Capricorn, Char and Corporation. Insect alphabet
DUV4198718 Letter C as cavalcade, Cetoine, Bugle, Carabe, Capricorn, Char and Corporation. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter A as Aubade, Viola, Bee, Star, Air, Accord, Araignee, Wing, Artist and Antenna

Letter A as Aubade, Viola, Bee, Star, Air, Accord, Araignee, Wing, Artist and Antenna. Insect alphabet
DUV4198702 Letter A as Aubade, Viola, Bee, Star, Air, Accord, Araignee, Wing, Artist and Antenna. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter L: 13th century lettrine, Lapon, Lyon, Liseron, Lyre. Alphabet illustrates a character in

Letter L: 13th century lettrine, Lapon, Lyon, Liseron, Lyre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume
DUV4198347 Letter L: 13th century lettrine, Lapon, Lyon, Liseron, Lyre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Background imageLetter Collection: K as Kleber, French general). Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit

K as Kleber, French general). Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198207 K as Kleber, French general). Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter F as Florentine Florist. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter F as Florentine Florist. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199043 Letter F as Florentine Florist. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter F as Florentine Florist)

Background imageLetter Collection: H like Hercules. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit

H like Hercules. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198190 H like Hercules. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century. Abeedaire consists of 25 advertising images

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter A as an Arab fiancee. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century

Letter A as an Arab fiancee. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199021 Letter A as an Arab fiancee. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter A as an Arab fiancee. Alphabet (ABC) women

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter L as bed, book, lecon, lezard, lucane, reading, dormer, lobster, dragonfly and firefly

Letter L as bed, book, lecon, lezard, lucane, reading, dormer, lobster, dragonfly and firefly. Insect alphabet
DUV4198766 Letter L as bed, book, lecon, lezard, lucane, reading, dormer, lobster, dragonfly and firefly. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter J as joyful, youth, Thursday, jet, leg and joy. And letter k. Insect alphabet

Letter J as joyful, youth, Thursday, jet, leg and joy. And letter k. Insect alphabet
DUV4198763 Letter J as joyful, youth, Thursday, jet, leg and joy. And letter k. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageLetter Collection: Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201163 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter C: Catherine II (1729-1796) imperress of Russia. Alphabet of famous women

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter L: yeast; rabbit; spear; moon; lantern; books; lamp; letter; magnifying glass; leguery;

Letter L: yeast; rabbit; spear; moon; lantern; books; lamp; letter; magnifying glass; leguery; ivy; locomotive;
DUV4199546 Letter L: yeast; rabbit; spear; moon; lantern; books; lamp; letter; magnifying glass; leguery; ivy; locomotive; leopard; bezel; lantern; bezel. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter G: gendarme; station; Gagny; crane; frog; cake; gueters; gibeciere; guard; wreath; cave;

Letter G: gendarme; station; Gagny; crane; frog; cake; gueters; gibeciere; guard; wreath; cave; cranes; kids; glaciers;
DUV4199528 Letter G: gendarme; station; Gagny; crane; frog; cake; gueters; gibeciere; guard; wreath; cave; cranes; kids; glaciers; vane. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter F: blacksmith; fire; spinner; smoker; iron; fake; sickle; est; fagot; window; fruit

Letter F: blacksmith; fire; spinner; smoker; iron; fake; sickle; est; fagot; window; fruit. Alphabet (Abecedaire)
DUV4199526 Letter F: blacksmith; fire; spinner; smoker; iron; fake; sickle; est; fagot; window; fruit. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter B: logger; branches; swing; fight; oxen; bather; hat; broom; boat; wood; bugs; bottle

Letter B: logger; branches; swing; fight; oxen; bather; hat; broom; boat; wood; bugs; bottle. Alphabet (Abecedaire)
DUV4199509 Letter B: logger; branches; swing; fight; oxen; bather; hat; broom; boat; wood; bugs; bottle. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter F as ant, fire, bundle, foliage, drill, anthill, forest and burden. Insect alphabet

Letter F as ant, fire, bundle, foliage, drill, anthill, forest and burden. Insect alphabet
DUV4198729 Letter F as ant, fire, bundle, foliage, drill, anthill, forest and burden. Insect alphabet. Library of education and recreation. Drawings by Leon Becker (1826-1909)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter D: Modern Gothic, Dalmatian, Dungeon, Digitale, Doloire

Letter D: Modern Gothic, Dalmatian, Dungeon, Digitale, Doloire. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198383 Letter D: Modern Gothic, Dalmatian, Dungeon, Digitale, Doloire. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter Y as Lady of Yedo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century

Letter Y as Lady of Yedo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199097 Letter Y as Lady of Yedo. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Y as Lady of Yedo (Japan). Alphabet (ABC) women

Background imageLetter Collection: Letters as a young girl from Stnrie. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letters as a young girl from Stnrie. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199090 Letters as a young girl from Stnrie. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters as a young girl from Stnrie)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter R as Woman of Boyars in Russia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter R as Woman of Boyars in Russia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199079 Letter R as Woman of Boyars in Russia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter R as Woman of Boyars (Boiard)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter P as odalisk of Persia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Letter P as odalisk of Persia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century
DUV4199073 Letter P as odalisk of Persia. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter P as odalisk of Persia)

Background imageLetter Collection: J as a juggler. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit

J as a juggler. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198201 J as a juggler. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century. Abeedaire consists of 25 advertising images

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter D as Hungarian woman of the people of Debreczin. Alphabet women

Letter D as Hungarian woman of the people of Debreczin. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography
DUV4199042 Letter D as Hungarian woman of the people of Debreczin. Alphabet women. Liebig advertising chromolithography, late 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLetter Collection: C as a crocket. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century

C as a crocket. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm
DUV4198070 C as a crocket. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C as a crocket)

Background imageLetter Collection: B as a balloon. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century

B as a balloon. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm
DUV4198063 B as a balloon. Alphabet on the theme of games. Chromolithography of B. Sirven, late 19th century. Dim: 12x8, 5cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: B as a balloon)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter C: Hello, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph)

Letter C: Hello, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4216814 Letter C: Hello, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph); 12.5x9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLetter Collection: Letter H: Winter, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph)

Letter H: Winter, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4216813 Letter H: Winter, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph); 12.5x9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)




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"The Power of Words: Exploring the Many Facets of a Letter" The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), c1890, (1939). Creator: Il ya Repin: A they are be a powerful tool for expressing defiance and asserting one's identity. Eyesight test chart: they are not only symbols but also serve as an essential means to assess our visual acuity. The Letter, 20th century. Artist: Rex Whistler: Artistic interpretations remind us that they can evoke emotions and tell stories in their own right. Actress Jane Birkin shopping in Paris, June 1970: Even celebrities rely on letters for everyday tasks like jotting down shopping lists or exchanging messages with loved ones. Eleanor Roosevelt: Through her correspondence, this influential figure demonstrated how they can shape history and inspire change. Page 2, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper): Historical artifacts like this letter reveal intimate insights into personal relationships and political discourse during significant moments in time. Ancient Arabic Alphabet: The evolution of alphabets showcases the transformative power of written communication across cultures and centuries. Way to toilet, Indic scripts, Tamil Nadu, India: Even mundane directions can be conveyed through letters—demonstrating their universal utility beyond language barriers. Letter from John Hampden to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill, 31st October 1642. Artist: John Hampden: In times of conflict or war, letters become lifelines connecting individuals amidst chaos and uncertainty. Development of the English alphabet: The ever-evolving English alphabet reflects humanity's constant need for effective communication tools that adapt with society's changing needs. Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio, 1595, by Gerardus Merc.