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HMS SERAPIS & USS Bon Homme Richard – 1783 Antique Military Print
You're looking at a crazy high quality scan of a beautifully preserved engraved steel plate print from the rare "New, Comprehensive, and Complete History of England" book by Edward Barnard, published in 1783. The delicate, informative, and detailed illustrations found inside encapsulated, in fascinating detail, moments of English History from the Roman era, right up to the Victorian.
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- Resolution: 7700 x 11444 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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ANTIQUE COSTUME Print of a Coraki Warrior by Auguste Wahlen, 1843 Print
You're looking at a beautifully handcoloured illustration from the rare 'Moeurs, Usages Et Costumes de tous les Peuples Du Monde' by Auguste Wahlen. Published by Librairie Historique-Artistique in 1843-44 (currently selling for ~£450-500). Our series was ex-library from Huddersfield Technical College Library, as evidenced by the library stamp on the vast majority of the images we have available.
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- Resolution: 5213 x 8719 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1843
- Artist: Auguste Wahlen
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TYPOGRAPHY Alphabet. Pictorial Writing of Mexico. 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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ANTIQUE Ancient Costume Print – Grecian Female 1809 Engraving
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- Resolution: 4827px x 8073px
- Year of Print: 1809
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ANTIQUE Engraving – Roman Priests of 19th Century
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- Resolution: 9381 x 5813 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1800
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HISTORY and Ethnology – Gladiators and Emperor Funeral – 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: 9234 x 7856 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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VINTAGE 1845 Illustration – Costumes of the Scottish Clans – SHAW
- Resolution: 3854px x 6427px
- Year of Print: 1845
- Artist: R. R. Mcian, Esq
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VINTAGE 1845 Illustration – Costumes of the Scottish Clans, Mac Lean
- Resolution: 3938px x 6427px
- Year of Print: 1845
- Artist: R. R. Mcian, Esq
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ANTIQUE 1853 Engraving – Utrecht from the Vernon Gallery Picture
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- Resolution: 8199 x 11424 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
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ANTIQUE Guide to Drawing Faces / Heads – Abraham REES 1800s 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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VINTAGE Human Anatomy Print – Antique Oken’s Naturgeschichte Artwork
Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss' 'Oken's Naturgeschichte' (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 - 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of "Naturphilosophie" in Germany.
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- Resolution: 9500 x 11500 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Lorenz Oken
- Image Type(s): JPG
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1860 Various Silhouette Shadow Play Figures – München, Braun & Schneider 713
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- Resolution: 14600 x 19300 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1860
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1860 Various Silhouette Shadow Play Figures – München, Braun & Schneider 686
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- Resolution: 14600 x 19300 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1860
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Retro Runners and Hurdle Jumpers – Vintage Athletic Track and Field Illustrations
This energetic bundle features dynamic poses of vintage athletes in action—sprinters mid-stride, women in tennis dresses, and men clearing hurdles. Sketched with confident strokes and bold motion, these illustrations bring classic sporting events to life. Great for fitness-themed projects, poster design, or period-inspired editorial layouts.
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Retro Hat Shop and Hair Styling Scene – Flapper-Era Fashion
An illustration set featuring fashionable women shopping for hats and styling their hair. These expressive, minimal line drawings are full of 1920s character—perfect for fashion and beauty-themed creative projects.
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- flapper fashion
- vintage hair styling
- retro beauty
- hat boutique
- monochrome fashion
- old-fashioned style
- minimalist drawing
- retro salon
- chic ladies
- vintage clothing store
- black and white style
- boutique scene
- fashion accessories
- hat shopping
- 1920s women
- fashion illustration
- vintage glamour
- vanity mirror
- art deco
- Hairdresser
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Vintage Ice Hockey Players – Action-Packed Sports Illustrations
This energetic duo of vintage ice hockey illustrations captures the fast-paced intensity of the game. Includes players battling near the goal, skating in action poses, and vintage hockey uniforms. Perfect for retro sports-themed projects and designs.
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Art Deco Dining and Social Scenes – Elegant Restaurant and Evening Gathering Illustrations
This elegant set captures refined social moments with sharply dressed characters in stylish settings—from intimate dinners to lively group conversations. Rendered in a clean art deco style, these illustrations work beautifully for hospitality branding, invitations, and vintage-themed editorial layouts.
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Wintertime Snowball Fight and Snowman Scenes – Vintage Children’s Holiday Illustration
This playful black-and-white sheet captures the joy of winter through scenes of children engaged in a snowball fight, building a snowman, and playing in the snow. With expressive characters and bold ink work, it’s ideal for festive seasonal projects, greeting cards, or nostalgic winter-themed designs.
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Humorous Couples Dancing – Vintage Comic Style Ballroom Dance Illustrations
This playful sheet of illustrations captures lively couples dancing in various cheeky, exaggerated poses with a distinctly comic and vintage flair. The whimsical energy of each couple makes these ideal for fun invitations, dance studio graphics, or vintage-themed party designs.
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- 1920s dancing illustration
- black and white comic dancing
- cartoon ballroom moves
- cheeky dance illustration
- comic dance couple
- comic strip style couple
- dance class flyer art
- exaggerated couple sketch
- expressive dance sketch
- flapper dance duo
- humorous dance scene
- lively partner dance art
- old fashioned fun art
- old-time dancing humour
- party couple artwork
- playful romantic graphic
- quirky romantic drawing
- retro cartoon dancers
- vintage ballroom dancing
- vintage jitterbug pose
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Vintage Housekeeping Illustrations of 1920s Women Cleaning, Baking, and Decorating
This sheet features a lively collection of vintage illustrations portraying women in 1920s fashion engaged in various household tasks. From baking cakes and washing dishes to decorating and organizing, each figure is captured within a delicate oval frame. The illustrations carry an elegant charm that’s perfect for journaling, domestic-themed crafts, and vintage lifestyle projects.
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Art Deco Christmas Shopping Illustrations – Glamorous Women and Children with Gifts and Wreaths
Straight from the roaring twenties, this collection showcases elegant women and children carrying stacks of presents and festive wreaths. These fashionable figures are dressed in art deco-inspired winter attire, making the set perfect for holiday-themed branding, cards, or wrapping paper with a touch of vintage glam.
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Art Deco Vacation Couple Illustrations – Retro Beach Resort, Cafe Umbrella Scenes, Cruise Travel and Shopping Vectors
A charming set of vintage travel illustrations featuring couples enjoying leisure time in classic Art Deco style. Includes scenes of lounging beneath palm trees, sipping drinks at a cafe, boarding a cruise ship, and shopping after a holiday. Bold, elegant silhouettes perfect for travel-themed designs.
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Humorous Vintage Character Illustration Pack
A diverse batch of retro cartoon characters in a variety of situations; We have a doctor, a salesmen, a professor, a football player, circus actor, and many more. These dynamic spot illustrations are full of mid-century charm, with an expressive style perfect for print projects, ads, or collage design.
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Vintage Christmas Silhouettes – Festive Children and Holiday Scenes
This charming collection of holiday silhouettes features classic Christmas scenes illustrated with delicate vintage flair. Children dance around a glowing tree, play with toys beneath candlelit wreaths, and share in seasonal joy. Each figure is full of whimsy and warmth, ideal for nostalgic greeting cards, festive packaging, and winter crafts.
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Cartoon Styled Walking Characters – Vintage Scenes of Travel & Daily Life
A charming mix of people on the move - lovers, schoolchildren, hikers, businessmen. This collection captures early 20th-century characters in motion with style and humor. Perfect for narrative collage, retro zines, and storytelling visuals.
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Elegant Dining – Vintage Restaurant & Café Scenes
This set includes six distinct illustrations of couples and waiters in fine dining settings - from luxurious ballrooms to chic art deco cafés. Each piece channels the charm and sophistication of the roaring ’20s. A perfect match for hospitality branding, menu design, or themed invitations.
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Dining & Domestic Scenes – Retro Kitchen & Waiter Illustrations
This charming collection highlights vintage kitchen life - waiters, chefs, housewives, and family meal settings. Whether serving food or juggling pancakes, these lively illustrations offer a peek into early 20th-century dining culture. A great asset for food-themed art, menus, or nostalgic kitchen decor.
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Whimsical Sport Illustrations in a Vintage 1920s Cartoon Style
A delightful and spirited sheet filled with 1920s cartoon characters enjoying various sports; Baseball, swimming, track, tennis, and more. These illustrations capture the innocence and charm of various sports with bold lines and big personalities.
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Playful Vintage Comic Panels – Baseball, Fishing, Golf, Sprinting and More
These hand-drawn vintage panels offer a glimpse into early 20th-century humor and visual storytelling. Perfect for adding charm and wit to zines, stickers, printables, and retro-themed projects.
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MAC LACHLAN – Costumes of the Scottish Clans Vintage Illustration
- Resolution: 4057px x 6427px
- Year of Print: 1845
- Artist: R. R. Mcian, Esq
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Vintage Illustration of a Hard Working Farmer No.2
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- Resolution: 2009px x 4985px
Vintage Color Illustration of a Man Holding a Stick
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- Resolution: 816px x 976px
Side Profile Illustration of a Mans Face with Beard and Curly Hair
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- Resolution: 1042px x 1408px
Caricature Illustration of a Victorian Man in Smoking Jacket Carrying Pipe
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- Resolution: 835px x 1309px
Caricature Illustration of a Victorian Man with Staff
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- Resolution: 682px x 1355px
Vintage Marketing / Advertising Illustration with Banner Space for Text / Logo No.14
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- Resolution: 1774px x 2631px
Vintage Marketing / Advertising Illustration with Banner Space for Text / Logo No.12
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- Resolution: 1810px x 2635px
Vintage Marketing / Advertising Illustration with Banner Space for Text / Logo No.1
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- Resolution: 1974px x 3042px
ANCIENT Costume – Roman Soldiers with Armor and Weapons Print
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- Resolution: 8045px x 4582px
- Year of Print: 1809
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SAMOA Dance, Chinooks Dwelling, Meeting on Drummonos Island – 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: 7692 x 9593 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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COMBAT with Wild Beasts in the Roman Coliseum – Antique 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: 9424 x 7749 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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