Abecedaire Collection

ABC OF BABAR O, 1939 (illustration)
7206800 ABC OF BABAR O, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: O: 7 words to find: oranges, orange trees, olive trees, umbrellas, bears)

ABC OF BABAR S, 1939 (illustration)
7206805 ABC OF BABAR S, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: S: 19 words to find: skis, skiers, jump, saltire, jumpers, bag, plaster)

ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... S: Serin, circa 1925 (illustration)
7206958 ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... S: Serin, circa 1925 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 25, 5x17, 10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: S: Serin, ALPHABET OF BIRDS for)

ABC OF BABAR M, 1939 (illustration)
7206798 ABC OF BABAR M, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: M: 20 words to find: marriage, married, mountaineer, musician, monocle)

ABC OF BABAR H, 1939 (illustration)
7206794 ABC OF BABAR H, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: H: 11 words to find: hippos, grass, swallows, rattle, cockchafers, hood)

ABC OF BABAR C, 1939 (illustration)
7206788 ABC OF BABAR C, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C: 78 words to find: cook, knife, kitchen, braces, compotier, cream, pans)

Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)
8713949 Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Illustrated syllabary of the rapid method of Reading and Language)

Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)
8713948 Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Illustrated syllabary of the rapid method of Reading and Language)

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: X Y Z, 1920 (illustration)
7206737 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET: X Y Z, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30,5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: X Y Z: X: Xylocopes; Y: Yack, Yapock; Z: Zebu, Zorilla)

D : ducks, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225107 D : ducks, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

J K L M : jackdaws, kite, ladder, mill, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225090 J K L M : jackdaws, kite, ladder, mill, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries)

O for the Owl that sees in the dark, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224919 O for the Owl that sees in the dark, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

R : rabbits, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225046 R : rabbits, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

F for the Funnel that puffs out the smoke, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224974 F for the Funnel that puffs out the smoke, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

T for the Tomtit building its nest, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224895 T for the Tomtit building its nest, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Y for the Yew growing by the church wall. Z is for Zero, that's nothing at all, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224869 Y for the Yew growing by the church wall. Z is for Zero, that's nothing at all, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Letter Q: pulls them to Q. Engraving "The Soldier's Alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209447 Letter Q: pulls them to Q. Engraving "The Soldier's Alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter: A (Mountaineer). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920)
DUV4203754 Letter: A (Mountaineer). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920). Offered by "La Samaritaine de Nancy"

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter K as kilometre. Map of countries at war extending over 3000 km
DUV4201478 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter K as kilometre. Map of countries at war extending over 3000 km. Engraving in " Alphabet of the Great War 1914-1916

Letter T (Torrent). Waterfall in the forest. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201997 Letter T (Torrent). Waterfall in the forest. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V

Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator
DUV4199500 Letter A: aerostat; anchor; aqueduct; tree; eagle; watering can; ostrich; donkey; aloe; alligator. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Letter S. Young boy greeting a comrade. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210266 Letter S. Young boy greeting a comrade. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Letter Q. Curious young girl. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210249 Letter Q. Curious young girl. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Letter E. A girl coming back from the woods with a basket filled with mushrooms
DUV4210186 Letter E. A girl coming back from the woods with a basket filled with mushrooms. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Letters A B C D E. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe"
DUV4210147 Letters A B C D E. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Letter F: Common Pheasant and Common Pheasant. Engraving in " Great alphabet of birds". Private Collection
DUV4209659 Letter F: Common Pheasant and Common Pheasant. Engraving in " Great alphabet of birds". Private Collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter F)

Letter S: spatula. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet"
DUV4209598 Letter S: spatula. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter S: spatula. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".); Photo © Duvallon.

Letter T: tragopan. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet"
DUV4209597 Letter T: tragopan. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter T: tragopan. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".); Photo © Duvallon.

Letter X: xujelier and xochiton. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet"
DUV4209587 Letter X: xujelier and xochiton. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter X: xujelier and xochiton)

Letters J and K: Jaguar Kakatoes. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood "
DUV4209550 Letters J and K: Jaguar Kakatoes. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood ". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927. Illustrations by Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939)

Title page illustration. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood "
DUV4209528 Title page illustration. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood ". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927. Illustrations by Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939). 16 pages

Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209441 Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209422 Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter K: the morning Kaka. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209420 Letter K: the morning Kaka. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter I: Exercise indigestion. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209270 Letter I: Exercise indigestion. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter A: Evening call. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209227 Letter A: Evening call. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter N Nanny. Engraving in "Album-Alphabet". A. Quantin, Printer-Publisher, 1885
DUV4207815 Letter N Nanny. Engraving in "Album-Alphabet". A. Quantin, Printer-Publisher, 1885. Illustrations by Baron Ernest de Liphart (1847-1934). 28 pages. Size: 29x22.5cm

Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors
DUV4207617 Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24,5x18,5cm

Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin
DUV4207609 Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Letter W: Come on, William, let's run to the Wagon fast! Engraving in " ABC fun"

Letter T: Temptation! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century
DUV4207605 Letter T: Temptation! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24,5x18,5cm

Letters To play the sheep jump, Simon and Serge are never late. Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207603 Letters To play the sheep jump, Simon and Serge are never late. Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24,5x18,5cm

Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away
DUV4207574 Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away. Letter P: No one takes as much care of his doll as the charming little Paulette

Letter G: On the Ice, Gaston walks by sledding, little Gabrielle. Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207524 Letter G: On the Ice, Gaston walks by sledding, little Gabrielle. Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24,5x18,5cm

Letter F: Happy Feast! Grandma! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors
DUV4207516 Letter F: Happy Feast! Grandma! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24,5x18,5cm

Letters and T: Sensitive and Tapageur. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207445 Letters and T: Sensitive and Tapageur. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

Letter M and N: Messy and Niais. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207427 Letter M and N: Messy and Niais. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

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

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"Abecedaire: A Journey Through Illustrated Alphabets" Step into the enchanting world of "Abecedaire, " a captivating collection of illustrated alphabets that transport us back to the whimsical era of 1939. From the charming ABCs of Babar, featuring delightful illustrations of elephants, to the exotic letters I, J, K, and L showcasing Italian, Japanese, Kurdish, and Lapland cultures respectively - this book is a treasure trove for both young and old. With its false title as simply "Alphabet, " printed in November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre in Paris, this masterpiece spans across 36 pages measuring 31x22cm. The intricate engravings by Alfred Prunaire bring each letter to life with meticulous detail. Intriguingly enough, within these pages lie fascinating glimpses into various realms. Letter F introduces us to a falconer amidst wild animals such as golden pheasants and gazelles. Meanwhile, V takes us on an agricultural journey with harvesters working diligently among vineyards while vultures soar above. And who could forget B? Breton culture comes alive through depictions of sheep farmers and butchers immersed in their daily routines. But it doesn't end there. Z brings forth an adorable scene where a zebra mother lovingly tends to her child - a heartwarming drawing by Lucien Laforge from his work titled "ABC. . XYZ" dating back to around 1910. As we turn each page of this extraordinary abecedary compilation filled with historical significance and artistic brilliance; we are reminded that even something as simple as learning our ABCs can be transformed into an awe-inspiring adventure through time and imagination.