Vintage Stock Images
Humorous Vintage Car Cartoons – Race Cars, Crashes, and Prosperity Line Cable Car
A delightful series of vintage cartoon cars in chaotic and comedic scenarios – speeding down roads, flying over hills, or hopping aboard the “Prosperity Line” cable car. Includes stylized figures, expressive motion lines, and humorous action, perfect for retro posters or collage elements.
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Vintage Travel and Leisure Illustrations – Boats, Canoes, Planes, and Adventure Scenes
Charming vintage illustrations depicting various modes of travel and leisure, including rowboats, sailboats, a family road trip car, canoeing couples, and a small biplane in flight. Full of movement and character, these are perfect for summer-themed designs or nostalgic travel ads.
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Vintage Ink Illustrations of Sailing Ships and Ocean Liners – Nautical Black and White Clipart Set
A dramatic collection of hand-drawn vintage ships, ranging from elegant clipper sails to classic ocean liners. Each illustration captures movement and character—billowing sails, turbulent waves, and smoky steamer trails—making this an ideal set for anyone working on nautical-themed designs, historical recreations, or retro travel art.
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Retro Aviation Illustrations with Parachutes, Ground Crews, and Scenic Flight Paths
This set features six vintage aviation scenes, including parachute landings, biplanes cruising through clouds, and ground crew preparing for takeoff. A great addition to any aviation-themed creative project or retro travel design.
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- travel vintage
- cloud flight
- old aircraft
- parachute drop
- flight scene
- sky scene
- vintage sky
- propeller plane
- biplane landing
- vintage pilot
- retro airplane
- airborne figure
- parachute
- aviation nostalgia
- retro flight path
- takeoff
- airport art
- aviation clipart
- flight crew
- flying man
- aviation landing
- parachute jump
- airplane
- Air Travel
- Aviation
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Detailed Illustration of an Old Ship Sailing the Sea No.1
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- Resolution: 4587px x 2363px
TRAINS, Locomotive, Railroads – Antique 1851 Engraving by J. Heck
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 7307 x 9146 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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VEHICLES – Solomon’s Song – Vintage Biblical Print – 1836
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- Resolution: 6833px x 9992px
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Charles Taylor
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ENGINEERING – Boat Lowering Gear – Antique 1880’s Artwork
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 5500 x 8600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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ANCIENT SHIPS plate II- Vintage 1836 Print
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- Resolution: 7104px x 8879px
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Charles Taylor
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NAVAL Sciences – Construction of Ancient Steamships – 1851 Engraving
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9300 x 7849 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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VINTAGE Locomotives – 1882 Old Encyclopedia Print
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- Resolution: 5533px x 8818px
- Year of Print: 1882
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RAILWAY Rails and Horse Pulling Carts – Antique 1822 Original Print
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- Resolution: 9525 x 7256 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1822
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AEROSTATION – Antique Hot Air Balooning Print – Abraham REES 1800s
You’re looking at an Original pre-1820’s Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees’ “The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE” (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
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- Resolution: 7400 x 9350 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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ANCIENT SHIPS plate I – Vintage 1836 Print
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- Resolution: 7182px x 9566px
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Charles Taylor
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VINTAGE Engraved 1836 Print – Eastern Vehicles
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- Resolution: 7158px x 9471px
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Charles Taylor
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HOT AIR BALLOONS – Antique Ballooning – Old 1791 RARE Engraving Artwork
You’re looking at a scarce, 229 year old, steel plate engraving from the original “The New Encyclopaedia Or Modern Universal Dictionary Of Arts And Sciences On A New And Improved Plan” by Hall, William Henry, Bedford Row, London, published by C Cooke, London.
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- Resolution: 8300 x 13800 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1791
- Artist: C. Cooke
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STEAM Powered Ships – Antique 1822 Original Engraving Print
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- Resolution: 7236 x 9497 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1822
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NAVIGATION – Antique Compass Print from Abraham REES Encyclopaedia 1800s
You’re looking at an Original pre-1820’s Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees’ “The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE” (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
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- Resolution: 7400 x 9350 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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AERONAUTICAL Machines – Penauds Mechanical Bird. Antique 1880 Print
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 5500 x 8600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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SHIPS Blueprint – RARE Antique 1800s Print from Abraham REES Cyclopaedia
You’re looking at an Original pre-1820’s Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees’ “The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE” (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
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- Resolution: 7400 x 9350 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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WAR Vessel Old English Ships of War. Great Harry, Sixty-Four 1880 Stock Image
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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NAUTICAL Antique Anchor Illustrations. 1880’s Encyclopaedia Plate
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 5500 x 8600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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NAUTICAL Sails and Rigging Antique Stock Image. William Mackenzie. 1880
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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ANCIENT SHIPS plate IV – Vintage 1836 Print
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- Resolution: 9320px x 7338px
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Charles Taylor
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OLD Miscellanies Print – Ice Boat, Bolt Drawer, Breast Plate – REES Plate
You’re looking at an Original pre-1820’s Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees’ “The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE” (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
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- Resolution: 7400 x 9350 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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TRANSPORT / Locomotive – Antique 1851 Artwork by J. Heck Iconography
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9429 x 7774 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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NAVAL Sciences – Ancient French Ship and Parts – 1851 Antique Print Heck
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9301 x 7522 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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NAVIGATION – Antique Print from Abraham REES Encyclopaedia 1800s
You’re looking at an Original pre-1820’s Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees’ “The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE” (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
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- Resolution: 7400 x 9350 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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SHIPS – RARE Antique 1800s Print from Abraham REES Cyclopaedia
You’re looking at an Original pre-1820’s Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees’ “The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE” (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
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- Resolution: 9350 x 7400 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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ANTIQUE Naval Print – Ancient Ship Building Blueprints – 1851 Johann Heck
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9401 x 7835 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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TUNNEL St. Gotthard Tunnel – The Three Levels near Biasca
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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1750 ANTIQUE Geography & Hydrography Original Steel Engraving
You’re looking at a very scarce, 270 year old, steel plate engraving from the original “Cyclopaedia or, an Universal Disctionary of Arts and Sciences” by Ephraim Chambers (1750).
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- Resolution: 8700 x 12800 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1750
- Artist: Ephraim Chambers
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Retro Aviation Ink Illustrations – 1930s Propeller Planes in Motion
A powerful set of vintage aviation illustrations featuring single-propeller airplanes in flight. The detailed linework and dramatic compositions capture mid-air motion, clouds, and sky dynamics. Ideal for use in retro travel or adventure-themed design.
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Vintage Biplanes and Aircraft in Motion – Engraved Style Aviation
A detailed trio of aircraft illustrations rendered in a bold, engraved line style. These dynamic scenes feature propeller-driven planes mid-flight and taking off, ideal for aviation-themed designs and retro technical visuals.
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- dynamic aviation
- old aircraft
- midair flight
- engraved plane
- sky scene
- retro transport
- propeller aircraft
- monochrome airplane
- vintage flyer
- technical engraving
- aircraft illustration
- classic airplane
- plane in flight
- airshow illustration
- retro aviation
- transportation art
- vintage airplane
- retro travel
- aircraft silhouette
- biplane
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Vintage Steam Train Illustrations – Express Locomotive Clipart and Railroad Travel Ephemera
This dynamic set features four high-contrast vintage steam train illustrations, each rendered with bold linework and motion-driven composition. From close-up frontal shots to diagonal perspectives of speeding locomotives, these images are ideal for retro travel posters, railway-themed decor, or transport history projects.
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Vintage Airplanes and Aviation Scenes
A striking set of six airplane illustrations featuring a mix of biplanes and early monoplane designs. Includes side views, dynamic flight poses, and even a stylized radio signal depiction.
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TUNNEL Mont Cenis Tunnel – Savoy End. Antique 1880 Art
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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NAVAL Sciences – Ancient Boat Equipment – 1851 Antique Print by J. Heck
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9489 x 7894 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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WAR Vessel Ships of War. Inflexible, Collingwood, Trafalgar.
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 5585 x 8585 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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CONSTRUCTION of Atmospheric Railroads – Antique 1851 Artwork
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9438 x 7759 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE Navy Print – Various Antique Ships – Original Heck Illustration
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9446 x 7889 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE Navy Print – Old Naval Battle – Original J. Heck Engraving 1851
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9421 x 7873 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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NAVAL Sciences – Various Views of an Old French Ship – Antique Print
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9318 x 7496 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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TRAVEL – Antique Detailed Print of Various SHIPS – 1791 Engraving
You’re looking at a scarce, 229 year old, steel plate engraving from the original “The New Encyclopaedia Or Modern Universal Dictionary Of Arts And Sciences On A New And Improved Plan” by Hall, William Henry, Bedford Row, London, published by C Cooke, London.
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- Resolution: 8300 x 13800 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1791
- Artist: C. Cooke
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NAVAL Sciences – Old English and French Ships – Original Heck 1851 Print
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9446 x 7848 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ORIGINAL Navy Print – Variety of Antique Ships – Original Heck Engraving
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9292 x 7657 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE 1853 Military Print. Storming of San Sebastian, Spain
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- Resolution: 9655 x 6598 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
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ANTIQUE Navy Print – Ancient Ship Building – Original 1851 Johann Heck
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9112 x 7281 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE Navy Print – Old Ports and Docks – Original 1851 Engraving
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck’s “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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- Resolution: 9189 x 7406 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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