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Pipistrelle or Common Bat – Vintage Coloured Print 1896
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- Resolution: 4095px x 6257px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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ZOOLOGY – Various Bird Species, Swan, Penguin, Puffin – 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: 7243 x 9146 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1851
- Artist: Johann Georg Heck
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Vintage Halloween Pumpkin Illustrations – Children and Women with Jack-o-Lanterns and Spooky Scenes
A fun Halloween-themed collection of vintage artwork showcasing oversized pumpkins, children in surprise, a witchy silhouette with jack-o-lanterns, and festive porch scenes. With a balance of whimsy and spook, this pack is great for seasonal stickers, printable decor, or Halloween invitations.
- Image Type(s): SVG, PNG
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Antique Spiral Shell Illustration with Textured Beige Surface and Cracked Pattern – Transparent PNG
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
- bivalve shell
- burlap
- coastal shell
- conch shell
- hand-colored shell
- historic shell
- marine biology
- marine shell
- mollusk shell
- Natural History
- ocean shell
- ocean specimen
- scientific illustration
- sea life illustration
- Sea Shell
- seashell PNG
- seashell study
- shell artwork
- shell chart
- shell cutout
- shell decor
- shell drawing
- shell engraving
- shell graphic
- shell illustration
- shell specimen
- shell taxonomy
- spiral shell
- Victorian shell
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Pink and Black Textured Spiral Shell Illustration with Transparent Background for Collage Projects
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.
- Image Type(s): PNG
- antique shell
- beachcomber art
- bivalve shell
- coastal shell
- conch shell
- hand-colored shell
- historic shell
- marine biology
- marine shell
- mollusk shell
- Natural History
- ocean shell
- ocean specimen
- scientific illustration
- sea life illustration
- Sea Shell
- seashell PNG
- seashell study
- shell artwork
- shell chart
- shell cutout
- shell decor
- shell drawing
- shell engraving
- shell graphic
- shell illustration
- shell specimen
- shell taxonomy
- spiral shell
- Victorian shell
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Zeus Draped in a Greek Himaton with Staff and Cap
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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Mythological Embrace of Zephyrus and Chloris Amidst Flowing Clouds in Greek Art
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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Greek Mythology Lineart of Bearded Male Figure with Curled Ram’s Horns in Profile
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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Jesus on the Cross Isolated PNG Illustration
An isolated PNG illustration of Jesus on the cross, rendered in vintage line art style, ideal for religious, spiritual, and artistic designs.
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Vintage Map of Nevada and Utah
An antique map detailing the states of Nevada and Utah, showcasing the topography, settlements, and infrastructure from the late 19th to early 20th century, with insets of major cities.
- Resolution: 7237 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Antique Map of Mexico Showing Topography and Major Cities
An antique map of Mexico displaying the topography, major cities, and transportation routes, with a focus on the geographical diversity and historical boundaries from the early 20th century.
- Resolution: 7163 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Vintage Map of Massachusetts and Surrounding Regions
A vintage map of Massachusetts showing detailed topography, cities, and transportation networks, including an inset of the Boston metropolitan area from the early 20th century.
- Resolution: 7162 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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1897 Map of Maine Highlighting Counties and Coastal Areas
This 1897 map of Maine provides a detailed view of the state’s counties, towns, and coastal areas. The map illustrates the geographical features and administrative divisions of Maine during the late 19th century, offering a historical perspective on the region’s development. Its vintage design makes it a significant resource for those interested in Maine’s history.
- Resolution: 7159 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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1897 Map of Italy: Central and Southern Regions
A detailed 1897 map highlighting the central and southern regions of Italy, including Sicily. The map showcases the topography, cities, and transportation routes of the time, providing a rich historical context of Italy during the late 19th century. The map includes notable cities such as Naples, Rome, and Palermo, along with detailed depictions of the surrounding areas.
- Resolution: 7151 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Antique Map of Northern England Including Northumberland, Durham, and Isle of Man
An antique map of Northern England, showcasing regions like Northumberland and Durham, as well as the Isle of Man inset. The map provides detailed insights into the region’s historical geography, including towns, transportation routes, and coastal features.
- Resolution: 7124 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Detailed Vintage Map of Central America Including Guatemala and Nicaragua
A detailed vintage map of Central America, featuring countries like Guatemala and Nicaragua. The map highlights important geographical features, cities, and transportation routes, providing a historical perspective on the region.
- Resolution: 7116 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Antique Line Art Engraving Illustration – Mineralogy – Crystals – Precious Stones – No.27
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- Resolution: 1843px x 1125px
Antique Line Art Engraving Illustration – Mineralogy – Crystals – Precious Stones – No.11
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- Resolution: 1863px x 1265px
Prehistoric Illustration of the Skeleton of a Mammoth
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- Resolution: 3234px x 2372px
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Vintage Decorative Line Art Illustration – Floral – Border – Frame – Pattern No.95
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- Resolution: 2863px x 1872px
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Decorative Line Art Illustration – Frame / Border / Outline No.7
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- Resolution: 1911px x 1261px
Decorative Line Art Illustration – Frame / Border / Outline No.5
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- Resolution: 2287px x 2041px
GORGEOUS Vintage Botanical Print 1830 – Flora’s Gems – Bouquets
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- Resolution: 9144px x 12738px
- Year of Print: 1830
- Artist: James Andrews
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ANTIQUE 1863 Poppy Print – Long Smooth Headed Poppy
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- Resolution: 5604px x 8777px
- Year of Print: 1863
- Artist: MRS Lankester
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VINTAGE Botanical Print – Common Broom – Antique 1874
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- Resolution: 8097px x 12008px
- Year of Print: 1874
- Artist: F. Edward Hulme
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BLUE Meadow Cranesbill – Vintage Botanical Print 1874
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- Resolution: 7922px x 11974px
- Year of Print: 1874
- Artist: F. Edward Hulme
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ANTIQUE Decorative Arts – Rare 19th Century Print – Wood Carvings
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- Resolution: 10977px x 15480px
- Year of Print: 1866
- Artist: Michel Lienard
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ANTIQUE Decorative Arts Print – Friezes for Painting and Ceramics
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- Resolution: 10977px x 15480px
- Year of Print: 1866
- Artist: Michel Lienard
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Vintage PNG Color Illustration of a Grouse Bird No.1
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- Resolution: 1482px x 985px
Decorative Floral / Botanical Vintage Colored Illustration No.13
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- Resolution: 1206px x 1532px
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Vintage Botanical Line Art – Decorative Corner Piece with Flowers and Leaves No.1
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- Resolution: 3502px x 4306px
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Decorative Design Element – Vintage Illustration No.2
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- Resolution: 1894px x 855px
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Vintage Paper Texture – No.4
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- Resolution: 3500px x 5000px
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Blank Antique Folded and Worn Small Tan Notebook No.2
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- Resolution: 9560px x 7782px
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ANTIQUE Anatomy Print – 1800s Rees’ Encyclopedia
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- Resolution: 9483px x 7323px
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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Vintage Coloured Moth and Larva Print – Lloyd’s Natural History
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- Resolution: 4075px x 6073px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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Lloyds Natural History – Coloured Vintage Butterfly Print
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- Resolution: 4168px x 6263px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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Vintage Coloured Print of Bank Vole – Lloyd’s Natural History 1896
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- Resolution: 6282px x 4115px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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VINTAGE Decorative Design Elements – Ornamental Banners For Type
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: 7467 x 5329
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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