Vintage illustration of an armadillo, highlighting its textured armored shell on a transparent background. Suitable for educational resources, design projects, or zoological studies.
A comprehensive 19th century map of South America, illustrating the continent's countries, cities, and geographical features in great detail. This vintage map provides an overview of the political landscape and natural features of the era.
A detailed 19th century map illustrating the northwestern part of South America, including countries like Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. This vintage map offers a glimpse into the political and geographical divisions of the era, with detailed insets of major cities and regions.
A richly detailed 19th century map of Southern South America, highlighting countries like Argentina and Chile, with special insets of Buenos Aires, Montevideo, and Valparaiso. This vintage map showcases the region's political and geographical landscape during the era.
Detailed vintage illustration of a giant anteater, featuring intricate line work and shading on a transparent background. Ideal for educational materials, wildlife projects, or design elements.
A detailed 19th century map of Eastern South America, focusing on countries like Brazil, French Guiana, and others, with a special inset of Rio de Janeiro. This vintage map illustrates the political and geographical landscape of the time, with precise details of cities and natural features.
A vintage illustration of a rhea bird standing in a natural setting, highlighting its distinctive long neck and legs. This transparent PNG is ideal for avian and nature-themed projects.
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.
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.
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)
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!
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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