78/1853 [A.B.-books]. Muller, J.F.L. Alphabetisch letterkransje. Leyden, D. Noothoven van Goor, n.d. (±1850), 2nd ed., handcol. lithogr. title and 26 handcol. plates to the alphabet with a verse below, printed on 1 side only, contemp. clothbacked boards, sm. 8vo.

- Newly sewn; inner margins partly strengthened/ restored (occas. touching text); partly dampstained in lower (mostly blank) margins.

= Huiskamp M313; The Children's World of Learning 59; cf. Ki.la.ki.le. 42; cf. De hele Bibelebontse berg p.247; cf. Landwehr, Prentgeschenk 12b; Caljé-Van Gulik 283; Lust en Leering, p.152: "Een absoluut hoogtepunt in de prentalfabetten vóór 1850 is J.F.L. Mullers Alphabetisch Letterkransje (...)." The finely coloured plates depict a broad range of children's activities, such as studying, riding a goat-cart, travelling in a tow-boat or a coach, visiting grandfather, feeding the ducks, watching the stars, training the dog, piano exercising and skating.