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SUNBURST and Rolled Poster Paper Top and Bottom – Decorative Design Elements from 1800s
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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- Resolution: 7906 x 5399
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Ornate Borders and People
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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- Resolution: 7522 x 5516
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Antique Stock Artwork
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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- Resolution: 7490 x 5329
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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VIGNETTE Dog Illustrations – Vintage Stock Artwork
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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- Resolution: 9110 x 12811
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: A Bertrand
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DECORATIVE Bronze Powders Advertisement 1891 Graphic Pattern Exchange
This stunning 19th-century graphic pattern sample was discovered within the ‘Internationaler Graphischer Muster-Austausch des deutschen Buchdrucker-Vereins’ which translates to ‘International graphic pattern exchange of the German book printer association’. Inside was a plethora of gorgeous examples of typography, layout design, printing techniques, and more. A fine display of some of the very best from the print industry of the time and a fantastic source for the modern creator and enthusiast.
The demand for beautifully designed printed material spiked during the latter part of the 19th century and with new technical possibilities, demands became more elaborate. To keep up with the times, the best printing companies in Europe and the United States exchanged their finest creations in an attempt to push the industry to new heights. The technologies that would make a faithful reproduction of originals in print possible were still not invented, or deficient. Therefore, professional stakeholders had to exchange their original works among themselves.
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- Resolution: 7849 x 10113
- Year of Print: 1890
- Artist: Print Association
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CUVIER 1820’s Antique Print. Horns of Adenota, Mytelopes
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- Resolution: 5024 x 8146 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1820
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HERALDRY Antique Print- Plate Heraldry Crests c1900s Music Bells Harp
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- Resolution: 7666 x 10273 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1900
- Artist: Knight & Rumley
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ANTHROPOLOGY – Anatomy of Vascular System – 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: 9165 x 7252 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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ANTHROPOLOGY – Anatomy of Digestive Organs – 1851 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: 9379 x 8015 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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BIBLE ARTWORK – Jacob Keeping Laban’s Flocks – Antique Artwork 1891
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: 7994 x 10798 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1891
- Artist: Gustave Dore
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ANTIQUE Dental Lithograph – 1836 Human Anatomy 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
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REPTILES Tortoise – Common, Written, Egyptian. 1880s Antique 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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WOODPECKER, Gina. Hand Painted 1853 Artwork. U.S.P.R.R Bird Survey
This 167 year old scan is from “U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys – To ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the direction of the secretary of war in 1853-1856”. The artwork inside was some of the most artistic and accurate prints made of Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Fish from the American West. Many of the Lithographs were beautifully hand-colored by a group of naturalists and artists who travelled with the expedition surverying the West for the U.S. Pacific Railroad. Search our archives or click on the artist name below to view the rest of the collection!
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- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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RENAISSANACE Decorative Ornament Art RACINET Charpentier Lithography
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
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- Resolution: 11634 x 16420 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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RANAISSANCE Ornamental Frame and Border Designs RACINET Plate LXVI
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
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- Resolution: 12433 x 17740 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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ASSYRIAN Various Ornamental Designs RACINET Plate IV 1893 Stock Art
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
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- Resolution: 12433 x 17740 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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16TH 17TH CENTURY Enameled Ornament RACINET Firmin Didot Paris
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
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- Resolution: 13087 x 18674 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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17TH CENTURY Frame and Embellishment Design RACINET Plate LXXVI
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
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- Resolution: 13087 x 18674 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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JAPANESE Decorative Pattern Design RACINET Plate XII Chromolithograph Artwork
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L’ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L’Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
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- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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Intricate Indian Inspired Floral Pattern / Background No.1
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- Resolution: 5000px x 5000px
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Prints 1881 Birds Flying
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 11582 x 7905
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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Cute Vintage Girls with Flowers, Bows, and Bunnies – Springtime Illustrations
Five adorable vintage illustrations of young girls in playful springtime scenes. Includes girls holding potted plants, flowers, and Easter baskets, with bows, bunnies, and chicks. Light, whimsical, and ideal for seasonal or children’s projects.
- Image Type(s): SVG, PNG
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Olive Green Spiral Shell PNG Illustration with Fine Radiating Texture and Transparent Background
This vintage sea shell illustration was carefully isolated from a hand-colored engraving published in the mid-1800s. Part of a detailed natural history collection, it showcases the intricate textures and rich tones typical of 19th-century scientific illustration. Perfect for collage, print, or digital design work, this transparent PNG retains the charm and precision of antique artwork while offering modern usability.
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- antique shell
- beachcomber art
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Horizontal Autumn Leaf with Detailed Veins and Serrated Edges
This image is part of our exquisite collection of vintage autumn leaf illustrations, meticulously revived from antique treasures. Each leaf comes as a high-resolution, transparent PNG file, perfect for graphic designers, illustrators, and creative hobbyists alike.
Use these botanical clipart pieces to elevate your projects, whether it’s for invitations, decor, branding, or packaging. Infuse your designs with the graceful charm of nature using these timeless, printable leaf graphics.
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Statue of Eirene Holding Infant Plutus in Flowing Robes with Raised Arm
This image is part of our Extensive Collection of 135 Greek, Roman, and Mythology Vintage Line Art Illustrations. Each piece hand-selected from a variety of 19th-century books and ephemera found within our private library.
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Toile De Jouy Seamless Pattern – Sepia Countryside Vintage Art (Transparent PNG)
This image is part of our Seamless Toile De Jouy Patterns collection; A collection that brings together a charming series of seamless Toile de Jouy patterns, each one lovingly restored and designed for repeat use. Featuring scenic countryside landscapes, pastoral figures, elegant florals, and classic French-inspired detailing, these patterns are ideal for anyone looking to add a vintage touch to their work.
You’ll find multiple color variants—including warm sepia tones, timeless black and white, and classic French blue – all available as flat JPGs and transparent PNGs for easy layering and customisation.
Perfect for scrapbooking, product packaging, surface design, fabric printing, stationery, or digital backdrops – these seamless vintage patterns are ready to tile and flow effortlessly across your designs.
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Toile De Jouy Seamless Pattern – Sepia Vintage Countryside Design with Figures and Animals
This image is part of our Seamless Toile De Jouy Patterns collection; A collection that brings together a charming series of seamless Toile de Jouy patterns, each one lovingly restored and designed for repeat use. Featuring scenic countryside landscapes, pastoral figures, elegant florals, and classic French-inspired detailing, these patterns are ideal for anyone looking to add a vintage touch to their work.
You’ll find multiple color variants—including warm sepia tones, timeless black and white, and classic French blue – all available as flat JPGs and transparent PNGs for easy layering and customisation.
Perfect for scrapbooking, product packaging, surface design, fabric printing, stationery, or digital backdrops – these seamless vintage patterns are ready to tile and flow effortlessly across your designs.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Toile De Jouy Seamless Pattern – Black and White Vintage Design (Transparent PNG)
This image is part of our Seamless Toile De Jouy Patterns collection; A collection that brings together a charming series of seamless Toile de Jouy patterns, each one lovingly restored and designed for repeat use. Featuring scenic countryside landscapes, pastoral figures, elegant florals, and classic French-inspired detailing, these patterns are ideal for anyone looking to add a vintage touch to their work.
You’ll find multiple color variants—including warm sepia tones, timeless black and white, and classic French blue – all available as flat JPGs and transparent PNGs for easy layering and customisation.
Perfect for scrapbooking, product packaging, surface design, fabric printing, stationery, or digital backdrops – these seamless vintage patterns are ready to tile and flow effortlessly across your designs.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Ornate Toile De Jouy Print with Classical Figures and Decorative Elements
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.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Decorative and Rustic Handwritten Letter – Transparent PNG
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.
- Resolution: 3167px x 4603px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Handwritten Note with Transparent Background
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.
- Resolution: 2786px x 3686px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Man Riding Bicycle Line Art Isolated Illustration
A vintage line art illustration of a man riding a bicycle, isolated and detailed, ideal for transportation and historical-themed designs.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Blue Ornate Border Design
A blue intricate border design with oval patterns and delicate linework, perfect for certificates and decorative purposes.
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- Art
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- Border
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Heraldic Golden Harp with Winged Woman Vintage Art
A beautiful isolated PNG image of a golden harp with a winged woman, rendered in a vintage heraldic style. This image combines musical and mythological symbolism, perfect for use in designs that evoke themes of artistry, music, and mythology.
- Resolution: 760 x 1037
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Detailed 19th Century Map of Texas, Eastern Part
A detailed map from the 19th century illustrating the eastern part of Texas, USA. The map features various towns, railroads, and natural landmarks, providing a glimpse into the state’s historical geography and development.
- Resolution: 7269 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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19th Century Map of Southern South America Featuring Argentina and Chile
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.
- Resolution: 7261 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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1897 Map of Jamaica and the Lesser Antilles
This vintage 1897 map features Jamaica and the Lesser Antilles, highlighting the islands’ geography, political boundaries, and colonial possessions. The map provides a historical overview of the Caribbean region, showing the various territories under colonial rule during the late 19th century. Its detailed depiction of the islands offers valuable insight into the Caribbean’s colonial past.
- Resolution: 7154 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Detailed Historical Map of the East India Islands Including Malaysia and the Philippines
A detailed historical map of the East India Islands, including regions like Malaysia, the Philippines, and New Guinea. The map highlights important geographical features, cities, and maritime routes, offering a glimpse into the region’s colonial history.
- Resolution: 7123 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Antique Map of Canada and Newfoundland Highlighting Major Cities and Natural Features
An antique map of Canada and Newfoundland, offering a detailed look at the region’s cities, natural landmarks, and geographical features. The map provides insights into the historical significance of the area during the time of its creation.
- Resolution: 7115 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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VINTAGE 1895 Illustration Showing the Nave in Glasgow Cathedral
- Resolution: 4775px x 3255px
- Year of Print: 1895
- Artist: T. Nelson and Sons
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