Leighton, John, 1822-1912, The royal picture alphabet, [1846]
- Title(s):
- The royal picture alphabet.
- Published/Created:
- London : Ward and Lock ..., [1846].
- Physical Description:
- [30] p., [26] leaves of plates : ill. (col.) ; 19 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsPZ8.3 L44 1846Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/583244
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Illustrations engraved by Henry Leighton; after John Leighton.
Bound in printed paper wrappers, as issued.
Book advertisements on end papers.
By Luke Limner [i.e. John Leighton].
Cover title reads: The royal picture alphabet of humour and droll moral tales, or, Words & their meanings illustrated.
Paper wrappers designed by John Leighton.
Date from Pantazzi.
Pantazzi, S. "John Leighton." C̲o̲n̲n̲o̲i̲s̲s̲e̲u̲r̲ (April 1963), p. 273
Fairman, Elisabeth R. Pleasures and pastimes, 146 - Subject Terms:
- Alphabet rhymes.Children's poetry.Leighton, John, 1822–1912, binding designer.Ward and Lock -- Publisher.
- Form/Genre:
- Chromoxylographs -- [1846].
Wood engravings -- [1846]. - Export:
- XML
Pleasures and Pastimes (Yale Center for British Art, 1990-02-21 - 1990-04-29) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]
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