"O for Ostler" from "An Alphabet" by William Nicholson, the first edition published by William Heinemann, London, 1898. Original lithograph from the colored woodblock. "Ostler, one who takes care of horses". Nicholson was a famed artist and print maker. Each letter in the series is illustrated brilliantly by a single profession. The wide range of professions from the high to the low life makes this set unique and highly collectable. Unframed Quatro 12" x 9.5".