565 Old English Letters Images and Stock Photos

Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 11th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 16th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Detail of page from an ancient religious Christian text from the 1600s. Printed in old English language and typography. Shallow depth of field--focus on 1 Corinthians 11:28 scriptural reference.

An example of 14th century illuminated lettering from 'The Book of Ornamental Alphabets: Ancient & Medieval' by F.G. Delamotte, published by E. & F.N. Spon, London, in 1879. (Now in the public domain.)

Upper-case lettering, the base for Lombardic capitals. Elegant classic serif font.

An example of 8th-9th century Anglo-Saxon lettering from 'The Book of Ornamental Alphabets: Ancient & Medieval' by F.G. Delamotte, published by E. & F.N. Spon, London, in 1879. (Now in the public domain.)

An example of 14th century Old English lower-case letters (reign of Richard II) from 'The Book of Ornamental Alphabets: Ancient & Medieval' by F.G. Delamotte, published by E. & F.N. Spon, London, in 1879. (Now in the public domain.)

Alphabets of different languages, left side: Phoenician; Ancient Hebrew; Ancient greek; Old Italian, Etruscan; Greek; Latin, Runes: Nordic; Anglo-Saxon; Ulfilas (compared to the Ulfilas Gothic alphabet). Gothic; Anglo-Saxon. Right side: Sanskrit speech sounds and letters; Burmese; Old Iranian (Zend); Arabic; Russian. Published in 1893.

Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 14th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Wycliffe's English Bible from the late 14th century, located in the British Library, the national library of the United Kingdom in London, UK.

Fake witchcraft document. Symbols, terms relating to magic, spells, alchemy. Drawings of human skull, bat’s wing, the Seal of Solomon, planetary signs, pentagram. Elder Futhark and Anglo-Saxon runes.

15th century Schwabacher Gothic type. German template for vintage label.

Romanesque style dim colors illuminated emblem. Wax seal monogram.

[b]Antique scratched postcard with calligraphic handwriting, circa 19th century.[/b]

11th century copy of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle located in the British Library, the national library of the United Kingdom in London, UK.

Romanesque style dim colors illuminated emblem. Decorative wax seal monogram logo.

Old German style font for fairy tale, premium newspaper headline, magic testament, heraldry manuscript

Gothic heraldry blackletter dark-age emblem. Perfect for luxury calligraphy with pattern

Upper-case lettering, the base for Lombardic capitals. Elegant classic serif font.

Close up of King James version of the Book of Psalms.

Younger Runes (above) and The Northumbrian Order (below).

Silver feather pen

Manuscript of Beowulf from c. AD 1000, located in the British Library, the national library of the United Kingdom in London, UK.

Close-up of the word “The” printed on metal with scratches and rust.

A man gets a name tattooed on his neck in an stylish font, the artists tattoo gun needle visibly inking into the skin. Black and white image; horizontal.

Gothic heraldry blackletter dark-age emblem. Perfect for luxury calligraphy with pattern

Manuscript of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer from c. 1410, located in the British Library, the national library of the United Kingdom in London, UK.

Other British police photos

Old German style font for fairy tale, premium newspaper headline, magic testament, heraldry manuscript

Some... vagueness in the address of this English home: written on the front door are many house numbers.

"Close up of King James version of the Bible, scripture reference 1 John 4:8. Focus on the phrase God is love."

Close-up on Anglo-Saxon runes printed on paper.

Photographed in Newcastle, Summer 2011

"Close up of King James version of the Bible, scripture reference Philippians 4:13, a popular and often-referenced scripture, which reads, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Romanesque style dim colors illuminated emblem. Decorative wax seal monogram logo.

Romanesque style dim colors illuminated emblem. Decorative wax seal monogram logo.

Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 10th century style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1878 now public domain

Romanesque style dim colors illuminated emblems. Decorative wax seal monogram logo.

Close-up on Abrahamic symbols (Judaism, Islam and Christianity) printed on paper.

Highlighted English word "anglo saxon" and its definition in the dictionary.

Medieval font for tattoo, St. Patrick day logo, and sportswear.

Gothic heraldry blackletter dark-age emblem. Perfect for luxury calligraphy with pattern

Gothic heraldry blackletter dark-age emblem. Perfect for luxury calligraphy with pattern

Engraved illustrations of Alphabets of Various Languages for the use of Engravers from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored.

Sighisoara, Romania - 30 October 2021: Details with tombs, tombstones and vegetation from the old saxon cemetery in the medieval citadel and full of winding paths and ivy-covered graves.