This Illustrated Alphabet From The 19th Century Is Beautiful Enough To Frame

    Swoonworthy.

    Ailbhe Malone
    by Ailbhe Malone

    BuzzFeed Staff, UK

    Lithographer Charles Joseph Hullmandel created an illustrated alphabet.

    Charles Joseph Hullmandel / Via The British Museum

    The pieces were created sometime between 1818 and 1860.

    Charles Joseph Hullmandel / Via The British Museum

    They draw inspiration from the landscape.

    Charles Joseph Hullmandel / Via The British Museum

    WIth 'D', the trees form the outline of the letter.

    Charles Joseph Hullmandel / Via The British Museum

    With 'H', a bridge forms the body.

    Charles Joseph Hullmandel / Via The British Library

    You can see the full collection at BritishMuseum.org.

    Charles Joseph Hullmandel / Via The British Museum

    H/t This Is Colossal.