ANTIQUE 1890s Print – Gustave Dore – Abishai Saving the Life of David
You’re looking at a beautifully detailed, lithograph print by Gustave Doré. A French artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor who worked primarily with wood-engraving. This particular engraving was sourced from the 1891 ‘Bible Gallery’ book that compiled a collection of Doré’s biblical themed artwork.
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- Resolution: 7943 x 10769 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1891
- Artist: Gustave Dore
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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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NEW ZEALAND Aborigines – War Dance and Life – 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: 7656 x 9742 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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NAVAL Sciences – Ancient Ships of War – 1851 Original J.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: 9429 x 7904 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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NAVAL Sciences – Various Antique / Ancient Ships – 1851 Original 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: 9472 x 7954 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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FORTIFICATION Coast Defences – Antique 1880 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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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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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: 9395 x 7847 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE Navy Print – Various War Vessels – 1851 Johann Heck 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: 9381 x 7828 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE Navy Print – The Great Harry, Various Ancient Ships – 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: 9392 x 7886 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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NAVAL Sciences – Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Vessels – 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: 9241 x 7395 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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NAVY Antique Print – Various Port Scenes – Original J. 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: 9309 x 7293 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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H.R.H. Prince George Of Wales (Duke of York.) – Vintage Naval Print
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- Resolution: 7003px x 9742px
- Year of Print: 1892
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NAVAL Sciences – Ancient Ships – 1851 Original Johann 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: 9429 x 7817 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE Naval Print – Ancient Non-European Ships – 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: 9332 x 7821 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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NAVAL Sciences – Ships of War – Antique 1851 Johann Heck 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: 9418 x 7957 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE Print – Illustrating the Pioneer and Pontoon Service – 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: 9309 x 7368 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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MILITARY Sciences – Modern War Tactics – Antique 1851 Johann Heck 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: 9244 x 7338 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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INDONESIA – Javanese in War Costume – Native Fashion Handcoloured 1843
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: 5661 x 8885 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1843
- Artist: Auguste Wahlen
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FABRICATION of Artillery and Projectiles – Balls and Bombs – 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: 9482 x 7955 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ARMY – British and Belgian Cavalry – Antique 1851 Print by 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: 9306 x 7365 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTIQUE Fortification Print – 1800s Rees’ Encyclopedia
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- Resolution: 7392px x 9437px
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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BATTLE off Cape LA HOGUE – English French War – Antique Historical 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: 7499 x 11500 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1783
- Artist: Edward Barnard
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NAVAL Sciences – French, Russian, and English Naval Officers – 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: 9441 x 7767 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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MILITARY Sciences – Ancient Military Engines – Antique 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: 9226 x 7343 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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VINTAGE Naval Print – At The Breechloading Gun. Her Majesty’s Navy
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- Resolution: 7178px x 9759px
- Year of Print: 1892
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1791 ANTIQUE Fortification Steel Plate ‘Principles of Fortification’
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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H.M.S. “HERO,” 2nd Class Battleship – Her Majesty’s Navy
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- Resolution: 9096px x 7220px
- Year of Print: 1892
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