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English: Ornamental latin alphabet from the 16th century, missing the letters J, O, W, X and Z.

Vectorized with Inkscape from the original scan at [1], then restored for optimal appearance.

Letter illustrations:

  • A: Head of a bird and two snakes
  • B: King and devil
  • C: Bird riding a wild boar
  • D: Plant
  • E: Dragon
  • F: Bird and flower
  • G: Dog
  • H: Walking person
  • I: Winged dog and lizard
  • K: Grotesque masks
  • L: Piper wearing a hat in the shape of a bird
  • M: Lion and thistle
  • N: Fish in king's garb
  • P: Pelican
  • Q: Bird or dragon
  • R: Masks and faces
  • S: Lizard in king's garb
  • T: Two griffins
  • V: Jester
  • U: Sun
  • Y: Small animal and plants
Français : Alphabet latin ornemental du XVIe siècle, dont les lettres J, O, W, X et Z sont manquantes.
Date 16th century
date QS:P,+1550-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Source Delamotte, F.: “Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Mediæval” (1879) - provided by From Old Books
Author Delamotte, F., vectorized & restored by JovanCormac
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