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Letters Collection (page 7)

"Unveiling the Mysteries: Letters as Gateways to Knowledge and Connection" In a world where technology dominates communication

Background imageLetters Collection: Page 08: Emile

Page 08: Emile
6346498 Page 08: Emile by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: K: Kepi

K: Kepi
6346483 K: Kepi by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: M: Marshal Foch

M: Marshal Foch
6346266 M: Marshal Foch by Neziere, Raymond de La (1865-1953) & Neziere, Solange de La (1896-1940); 30.5x24 cm; (add.info.: in "Franco-American Alphabet)

Background imageLetters Collection: D: Flags

D: Flags
6346253 D: Flags by Neziere, Raymond de La (1865-1953) & Neziere, Solange de La (1896-1940); 30.5x24 cm; (add.info.: in "Franco-American Alphabet)

Background imageLetters Collection: Letter Q (set of four corners) and Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes)

Letter Q (set of four corners) and Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret)
DUV4201825 Letter Q (set of four corners) and Letter R (Round, Ruins and Snowshoes) ands (Jumping a rope and secret). Doll's alphabet

Background imageLetters Collection: Letter N (Normandy Nurse, Negrillon and Ship), O (Storm) and P (Phare, Port and Photographer)

Letter N (Normandy Nurse, Negrillon and Ship), O (Storm) and P (Phare, Port and Photographer). Doll's alphabet
DUV4201806 Letter N (Normandy Nurse, Negrillon and Ship), O (Storm) and P (Phare, Port and Photographer). Doll's alphabet

Background imageLetters Collection: Letter K like a dog King Charles (King Charles). Doll's alphabet

Letter K like a dog King Charles (King Charles). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne
DUV4201791 Letter K like a dog King Charles (King Charles). Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageLetters Collection: Letter g (game of graces, taste and grass), h (hammock, harp), i (island) and j (game of garter)

Letter g (game of graces, taste and grass), h (hammock, harp), i (island) and j (game of garter)
DUV4201741 Letter g (game of graces, taste and grass), h (hammock, harp), i (island) and j (game of garter, gardener) Doll's alphabet

Background imageLetters Collection: Spanish with a fan. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Spanish with a fan. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201725 Spanish with a fan. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageLetters Collection: Duo and decor. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)

Duo and decor. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201706 Duo and decor. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageLetters Collection: The United States mail steamer Atlantic, 1850

The United States mail steamer Atlantic, 1850
3330492 The United States mail steamer Atlantic, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the United States mail steamer Atlantic, arriving at Liverpool. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLetters Collection: The European and Australia Royal Mail Company's steamer Australasia, 1850

The European and Australia Royal Mail Company's steamer Australasia, 1850
3359212 The European and Australia Royal Mail Company's steamer Australasia, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the European and Australia Royal Mail Company's steamer Australasia')

Background imageLetters Collection: A public letter-writer, 1850

A public letter-writer, 1850
3477978 A public letter-writer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a public letter-writer in Mexico City. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLetters Collection: The West India Mail steamer Neva, 1850

The West India Mail steamer Neva, 1850
3330465 The West India Mail steamer Neva, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the West India Mail steamer Neva. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLetters Collection: Extract from letter of Old Lady on Ocean Cruise, 'My dear, how I pity you, all cooped up in London

Extract from letter of Old Lady on Ocean Cruise, "My dear, how I pity you, all cooped up in London
8630593 Extract from letter of Old Lady on Ocean Cruise, "My dear, how I pity you, all cooped up in London! As I sit writing this there is nothing to be seen anywhere but miles of open sea"

Background imageLetters Collection: The Post in South Africa (engraving)

The Post in South Africa (engraving)
8672779 The Post in South Africa (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post in South Africa)

Background imageLetters Collection: Sir Joseph Chamberlain Writeth a Dispatch to Oom Paul (litho)

Sir Joseph Chamberlain Writeth a Dispatch to Oom Paul (litho)
8672751 Sir Joseph Chamberlain Writeth a Dispatch to Oom Paul (litho) by Gould, Francis Carruthers (1844-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Joseph Chamberlain Writeth a Dispatch to Oom Paul)

Background imageLetters Collection: Facsimile of a portion of the letter written by Cromwell to the Speaker of the House of Commons

Facsimile of a portion of the letter written by Cromwell to the Speaker of the House of Commons announcing the victory
8636221 Facsimile of a portion of the letter written by Cromwell to the Speaker of the House of Commons announcing the victory of Naseby (engraving) by English School

Background imageLetters Collection: F for fruiterer (chromolitho)

F for fruiterer (chromolitho)
8677320 F for fruiterer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: F for fruiterer. Woman cutting fruit on a counter)

Background imageLetters Collection: A for artist (chromolitho)

A for artist (chromolitho)
8677316 A for artist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A for artist. Man painting a picture with canvas and easel)

Background imageLetters Collection: B for baby (chromolitho)

B for baby (chromolitho)
8677314 B for baby (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: B for baby. Woman combing the hair of a young girl)

Background imageLetters Collection: H for Hercules (chromolitho)

H for Hercules (chromolitho)
8677363 H for Hercules (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: H for Hercules. Hercules lifting weights to show his strength)

Background imageLetters Collection: N for nurse (chromolitho)

N for nurse (chromolitho)
8677362 N for nurse (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: N for nurse. Girl playing nurse to four dolls)

Background imageLetters Collection: Load, Load, Lock, Lock, Look, Loom, Loop, Lute, Lynx, Lyre, Mace, Mail (engraving)

Load, Load, Lock, Lock, Look, Loom, Loop, Lute, Lynx, Lyre, Mace, Mail (engraving)
8649998 Load, Load, Lock, Lock, Look, Loom, Loop, Lute, Lynx, Lyre, Mace, Mail (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Load, Load, Lock, Lock, Look)

Background imageLetters Collection: Kate Greenaway: G - Got It (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway: G - Got It (colour litho)
8649831 Kate Greenaway: G - Got It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: G - Got It)

Background imageLetters Collection: Posting a letter at the Mail Van (litho)

Posting a letter at the Mail Van (litho)
8649504 Posting a letter at the Mail Van (litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posting a letter at the Mail Van)

Background imageLetters Collection: Kate Greenaway: F - Fought for It (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway: F - Fought for It (colour litho)
8649836 Kate Greenaway: F - Fought for It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: F - Fought for It)

Background imageLetters Collection: Kate Greenaway: C - Cut It (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway: C - Cut It (colour litho)
8649828 Kate Greenaway: C - Cut It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: C - Cut It)

Background imageLetters Collection: A Penny Postage Page (litho)

A Penny Postage Page (litho)
8641665 A Penny Postage Page (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Penny Postage Page)

Background imageLetters Collection: Kate Greenaway: B - Bit It (colour litho)

Kate Greenaway: B - Bit It (colour litho)
8651511 Kate Greenaway: B - Bit It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: B - Bit It)

Background imageLetters Collection: King Frederick reading the sleeping page boy's letter (colour litho)

King Frederick reading the sleeping page boy's letter (colour litho)
8644943 King Frederick reading the sleeping page boy's letter (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLetters Collection: Cromwell writing to his Daughter (engraving)

Cromwell writing to his Daughter (engraving)
8643496 Cromwell writing to his Daughter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwell writing to his Daughter)

Background imageLetters Collection: Captain Thomas Baillie (d.1802), 1779 (oil on canvas)

Captain Thomas Baillie (d.1802), 1779 (oil on canvas)
7337827 Captain Thomas Baillie (d.1802), 1779 (oil on canvas) by Hone, Nathaniel (1718-84); 91.4x73.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Nathaniel Hone)

Background imageLetters Collection: Captain Philip Affleck (1726-99), 1744-67 (oil on canvas)

Captain Philip Affleck (1726-99), 1744-67 (oil on canvas)
7337821 Captain Philip Affleck (1726-99), 1744-67 (oil on canvas) by Penny, Edward (1714-91); 94x66 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageLetters Collection: Royal Mail Steam Ships Australian and Sidney built by William Denny & Brothers, Dumbarton 1852

Royal Mail Steam Ships Australian and Sidney built by William Denny & Brothers, Dumbarton 1852, 1852 (lithograph)
7342712 Royal Mail Steam Ships Australian and Sidney built by William Denny & Brothers, Dumbarton 1852, 1852 (lithograph, coloured) by Clark

Background imageLetters Collection: A post office, sorting the mail, 1904 (print)

A post office, sorting the mail, 1904 (print)
7422839 A post office, sorting the mail, 1904 (print); (add.info.: Science. Communication. A post office, sorting the mail. Calendar, France, 1904.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageLetters Collection: T: Tirade

T: Tirade
6346528 T: Tirade by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: A: Rigaudon

A: Rigaudon
6346524 A: Rigaudon by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: Page 26: Tirade

Page 26: Tirade
6346516 Page 26: Tirade by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: Page 17: Magot

Page 17: Magot
6346507 Page 17: Magot by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: Page 16: Madame la marquise

Page 16: Madame la marquise
6346506 Page 16: Madame la marquise by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: Page 12: Concern

Page 12: Concern
6346502 Page 12: Concern by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: Page 03: Alphabet

Page 03: Alphabet
6346493 Page 03: Alphabet by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: M: Magot

M: Magot
6346486 M: Magot by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: I: Concern

I: Concern
6346481 I: Concern by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: F: Facherie

F: Facherie
6346478 F: Facherie by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); 31.5x22.5 cm; (add.info.: in "Becassine mistress of school. Editions Gautier-Languereau, Paris, 1929)

Background imageLetters Collection: X Y Z: X, Yank and Zouave

X Y Z: X, Yank and Zouave
6346282 X Y Z: X, Yank and Zouave by Neziere, Raymond de La (1865-1953) & Neziere, Solange de La (1896-1940); 30.5x24 cm; (add.info.: in "Franco-American Alphabet)

Background imageLetters Collection: Q: Who lives! (Who goes there!)

Q: Who lives! (Who goes there!)
6346272 Q: Who lives! (Who goes there!) by Neziere, Raymond de La (1865-1953) & Neziere, Solange de La (1896-1940); 30.5x24 cm; (add.info.: in "Franco-American Alphabet)




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