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You’re looking at a vintage collection of insect line art illustrations, specifically, two Bees, a Flying Ant, and a Common House Fly. Each image was extracted from its original background and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background) for the modern creator.

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry

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We’re pleased to share one of our beautifully preserved, full colour, large lithograph botanical fern illustrations by Francis George Heath. Printed in 1885, all editions of this work are sought after and very scarce, so we were elated to get our hands on one! The original book contained 15 plates and was £625! The full collection can be found by clicking on the Artists’ name below.

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• Year of Print: 1885
• Artist: Francis George Heath

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Vintage Toile de Jouy Patterned Backgrounds – Ornate, Classical, and Full of Charm

This wonderful background is from a collection that features a beautiful range of vintage Toile de Jouy-style patternes, carefully restored from antique prints. Packed with intricate scenes of rural life, mythological figures, classical architecture, elegant florals, and decorative motifs, these designs are perfect for adding timeless elegance to your creative projects.

You’ll find everything from aristocrats and animals to hot air balloons and garden scenes, all woven into that iconic French toile style.

Whether you’re working on a junk journal, printable paper pack, or a more refined design project, this bundle is a go-to for vintage lovers looking to add depth, texture, and character to their work.

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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This image is part of a curated collection that showcases a diverse range of vintage document designs and typographic art, featuring intricate letterhead logos, ornate receipts, and decorative printed overlays. Each piece captures the elegance of historical print styles—from German heraldic flourishes and British typographic traditions to antique invoices and lottery tickets. Perfect for design enthusiasts, crafters, and historians alike, these images offer a nostalgic glimpse into the artistry of printed communication, blending handwritten and printed text with ornamental details and transparent overlays.

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We discovered a gorgeous print full of individual Baroque design elements and decided to create a plethora of custom frames and borders. Fantastic for wedding invitations, packaging, branding and so much more.

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You’re looking at a beautifully ornate set of chinoiserie-styled frames discovered in a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).

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• Year of Print: 1896
• Artist: Edward Lloyd

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Here we have a wonderful chromolithograph print from Heinrich Dolmetsch’s “Der Ornamentenschatz – Ein Musterbuch stilvoller Ornamente aus allen Kunstepochen”. Published by Stuttgart, Hoffmann. A celebrated collection of ornamental/decorative designs and artwork inspired by various geographical regions and movements of the 16th / 17th and 18th century.

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• Year of Print: 1889
• Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch

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A detailed vector sheet showcasing an assortment of vintage heraldry frames, emblems, and symbols. This collection features intricately designed ornamental frames, including those adorned with crowns, eagles, and an owl, each embodying historical and decorative significance in heraldic art. The elements are rendered in a classic engraving style, perfect for use in traditional design projects, historical reenactments, or vintage-themed artwork.

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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The image is 1 of 59 from the following collection: ‘Discover Toile De Jouy’s gorgeous style within this meticulously edited collection of 59 isolated PNG illustrations. Inside, you’ll discover a wonderfully detailed set of vintage illustrations with a subtle texture applied, making the illustration look like it has been printed with dark blue ink! It’s super effective and looks fantastic on light backgrounds.

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This image was sourced from our original ‘Dekorative Vorbilder’ collection; A gorgeous collection of Art Nouveau decorative patterns, graphics and illustrations including plants, figures and animals. For draftsman, painters, graphic artists, decorators, sculptors and architects. Published in 1904 by Julius Hoffman, Stuttgart.

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• Year of Print: 1904
• Artist: Julius Hoffman

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We’re breathing new life into antique type!

This font is part of our growing collection of restored typefaces, carefully revived from original specimens in the Century Library archive. Each one is a direct translation of the past – scanned, cleaned up, and converted into a working font so you can actually use these historic letterforms, not just look at them.

These aren’t modern interpretations or redesigns. What you see is what was once printed – charming imperfections and all. The character set is limited to what was available in the original source material, which varies from font to font.

Perfect for adding an authentic vintage feel to your designs – whether you’re working on a book cover, a poster, branding, or just something personal – these fonts carry all the texture, age, and personality you’d expect from type that’s over a century old.

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An antique world map from the 19th century showcasing chief countries and their colonies during the period. The map uses Mercator’s projection and highlights the global political landscape, including colonial possessions.

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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We’re breathing new life into antique type!

This font is part of our growing collection of restored typefaces, carefully revived from original specimens in the Century Library archive. Each one is a direct translation of the past – scanned, cleaned up, and converted into a working font so you can actually use these historic letterforms, not just look at them.

These aren’t modern interpretations or redesigns. What you see is what was once printed – charming imperfections and all. The character set is limited to what was available in the original source material, which varies from font to font.

Perfect for adding an authentic vintage feel to your designs – whether you’re working on a book cover, a poster, branding, or just something personal – these fonts carry all the texture, age, and personality you’d expect from type that’s over a century old.

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A striking illustration from the 1800s of a moth with vibrant red and black patterned wings. The moth’s bold coloration and wing structure are captured in this detailed depiction, reflecting the diversity of moth species

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This image is part of a beautiful collection of highly detailed, engraved illustrations from the early 1800s – Originally discovered within a small book full of stories inspired by the English countryside. While I’m sure the stories are lovely, I couldn’t get over how incredible these illustrations were!

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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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• Year of Print: 1851
• Artist: Johann Georg Heck

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You’re looking at an original, beautifully coloured chromolithograph print from ‘The Fruit Grower’s Guide’ by John Wright May Rivers, published by H. Virtue & Company in 1890.

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• Year of Print: 1890
• Artist: John Wright May Rivers

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This image was sourced from our original ‘Dekorative Vorbilder’ collection; A gorgeous collection of Art Nouveau decorative patterns, graphics and illustrations including plants, figures and animals. For draftsman, painters, graphic artists, decorators, sculptors and architects. Published in 1904 by Julius Hoffman, Stuttgart.

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• Year of Print: 1904
• Artist: Julius Hoffman

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You’re looking at a vintage collection of Bird illustrations from a book on Heraldic Design. Each image was extracted from its original background and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background) for the modern creator.

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You’re looking at a wonderfully restored Illustration of a chinoiserie-styled floral wreath. The original antique image was extracted from its background and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).

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• Year of Print: 1800s
• Artist: Abraham Rees

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A vintage illustration from the 1800s of a black and red moth featuring distinctive wing patterns. This antique artwork captures the moth’s intricate details and vibrant colors, available in a transparent PNG format for digital use.

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You’re looking at a beautifully ornate set of floral wreaths and a chinoiserie-styled frame discovered in a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).

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You’re looking at a wonderfully restored pair of chinoiserie-styled floral wreaths. The original antique images were extracted from their background and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).

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You’re looking at a vintage pair of Victorian-styled banners discovered in a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).

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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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• Year of Print: 1851
• Artist: Johann Georg Heck

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• Year of Print: 1896
• Artist: Edward Lloyd

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The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as ‘catalogs’ and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we’re very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.

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• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: A Bertrand

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This image is part of a curated collection that showcases a diverse range of vintage document designs and typographic art, featuring intricate letterhead logos, ornate receipts, and decorative printed overlays. Each piece captures the elegance of historical print styles—from German heraldic flourishes and British typographic traditions to antique invoices and lottery tickets. Perfect for design enthusiasts, crafters, and historians alike, these images offer a nostalgic glimpse into the artistry of printed communication, blending handwritten and printed text with ornamental details and transparent overlays.

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