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Behold here, O dear youth who always loves to play, / What our art and diligence offer you in this print; / If you find pleasure in it, which you cannot do without, / You can learn the A, B, C here while playing
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Behold here, O dear youth who always loves to play, / What our art and diligence offer you in this print; / If you find pleasure in it, which you cannot do without, / You can learn the A, B, C here while playing

Johannis Waleson · 1828 - 1853 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sheet with 25 depictions of the letters of the alphabet illustrated with objects, animals, and figures whose words begin with the respective letter. Under each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 25.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printletters, alphabet, script
Credit lineZiet hier, ô lieve jeugd die 't spelen steeds bemint, / Wat onze konst en vlijt, u aanbiedt in deez' print; / Vindt gij daarin vermaak, dat ge ook niet kunt ontberen / Gij kunt het A, B, C, hier spele. 1828 - 1853. Johannis Waleson. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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