Railroad Alphabet Prints by Joseph Kronheim
Railroad Alphabet Prints
by Joseph Kronheim
(England, 1880)
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Background:

These unique Railroad alphabet prints are from an 1880s children's picture book published by Frederick Warne and Company of London.  Warne was also the publisher of Beatrix Potter's series of children's books.

The alphabet prints present an interesting perspective on railroading activity in Victorian England.  They are a perfect gift for the railroad enthusiast of any age!

The chromolithographs were produced by the English printing firm Kronheim and Company, founded by Joseph Kronheim (1810-1896).   Kronheim came to England from Germany in the mid-1830s settling first in Edinburgh as an engraver and lithographer.  He then moved to London and started his own printing business in the mid-1840s.

Each alphabet print is provided with a copy of the accompanying rhyme about the railroad activity shown in the print..

 

Price per print: Print Only:  $30
Matting Charge:  $15
Framing & Matting Charge:  $85
Dimensions: Print Only:  4 x 4-1/2 inches
Matted:  9 x 12 inches
Type of print: Original chromolithograph
Year: 1880
Other details: Includes copy of accompanying rhyme

Click on any image to see an enlargement of the print


Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680001)
A is the Arch,
underneath are the rails
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680002)
B is the Bell,
which rings loudly and clear
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680003)
C is the Carriage,
where William must stand
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680004)
D is the Driver,
just starting the train
SOLD

Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680005)
E is the Engine,
that wondrous machine
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680006)
F is the Fire,
just look at the stoker
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680007)
G is the Guard,
all in silver and blue
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680008)
H is the Horse-box,
a neat little room

Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680009)
I is the Iron,
J is the Junction
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680010)
K is the Key,
which fastens the door
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680011)
L is the Lamp,
which the porter will light
SOLD
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680012)
M are the Mails
from all parts of the land

Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680013)
N is the Newsboy,
who cries "Here you are!"
SOLD
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680014)
O are Officials,
in uniform coats
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680015)
P is the Platform
at Charing Cross Station
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680016)
Q is the Queen,
just come out of the train

Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680017)
R are the Rails
which the workmen are laying
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680018)
S is the Steam
which comes out of the funnel
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680019)
T is the Tunnel
which runs through the hill
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680020)
U is the Uproar
the boys like to make

Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680021)
V is the Viaduct,
built with great pains
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680022)
W is the Watchman,
with flags in his hand
Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680023)
X is the Excursion from Brighton

Railroad Alphabet Print (No. 70680024)
Y is the Yeoman,
just come up from Kent