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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: 8051 x 5537
• Year of Print: Late 1800s
• Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry

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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 8028
• Year of Print: 1881
• Artist: Kono Bairei

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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: 9191 x 7330 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1851
• Artist: Johann Georg Heck

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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: 9273 x 7892 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1851
• Artist: Johann Georg Heck

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Here we have a wonderful chromolithograph print from Heinrich Dolmetsch’s “Der Ornamentenschatz – Ein Musterbuch stilvoller Ornamente aus allen Kunstepochen”. Published by Stuttgart, Hoffmann. A celebrated collection of ornamental/decorative designs and artwork inspired by various geographical regions and movements of the 16th / 17th and 18th century.

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• Resolution: 8317 x 11846 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1889
• Artist: Heinrich Dolmetsch

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• Resolution: 14400 x 20000 300dp
• Year of Print: 1850

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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: 8600 x 5500 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1880
• Artist: William Mackenzie

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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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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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This image was sourced from our original ‘Dekorative Vorbilder’ collection; A gorgeous collection of Art Nouveau decorative patterns, graphics and illustrations including plants, figures and animals. For draftsman, painters, graphic artists, decorators, sculptors and architects. Published in 1904 by Julius Hoffman, Stuttgart.

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• Resolution: 16450 x 11601 300dpi
• Year of Print: 1904
• Artist: Julius Hoffman

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• Resolution: 15000px x 9288px

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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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A lively collection of illustrated women joyfully shopping, carrying hatboxes, gift boxes, and toys. Each character is styled with flair, from elegant coats to sailor suits – ideal for holiday promotions, retro gift tags, or themed stationery.

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This pack features snow-covered cottages, church steeples, greeting card formats, and even a “Santa Claus Christmas Ship.” With starry skies and hand-drawn “Opening Date Dec. 25” signs, these make perfect additions to vintage Christmas cards or nostalgic product packaging.

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This dynamic set features four high-contrast vintage steam train illustrations, each rendered with bold linework and motion-driven composition. From close-up frontal shots to diagonal perspectives of speeding locomotives, these images are ideal for retro travel posters, railway-themed decor, or transport history projects.

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Step into a world of timeless detail with this curated collection of antique ornamental borders and frames. Carefully restored from original vintage sources, each piece showcases intricate craftsmanship – from delicate scrollwork and botanical flourishes to geometric patterns and architectural accents. Provided in both high-resolution PNG and infinitely scalable SVG vector formats, these borders are perfect for adding historical charm to your design projects, whether you’re creating stationery, invitations, labels, packaging, or artistic prints.

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This wild mushroom illustration was sourced from 19th-century botanical prints and carefully restored to preserve its original texture, color, and character. Digitally isolated with a transparent background, it’s ideal for nature-themed collage work, junk journaling, graphic design, and vintage-inspired projects.

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This wild mushroom illustration was sourced from 19th-century botanical prints and carefully restored to preserve its original texture, color, and character. Digitally isolated with a transparent background, it’s ideal for nature-themed collage work, junk journaling, graphic design, and vintage-inspired projects.

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This wild mushroom illustration was sourced from 19th-century botanical prints and carefully restored to preserve its original texture, color, and character. Digitally isolated with a transparent background, it’s ideal for nature-themed collage work, junk journaling, graphic design, and vintage-inspired projects.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

• Image Type(s): PNG

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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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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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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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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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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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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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A vintage illustration of a polecat skeleton, characterized by its slender build and intricate bone structure. This transparent PNG is ideal for zoological and anatomical projects.

• Resolution: 3714px x 1203px
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A highly detailed illustration of the Markhor head, known for its twisting horns and long beard, capturing the distinctiveness of this wild goat species in a classic sketch format.

• Resolution: 2299px x 3929px
• Image Type(s): PNG

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Historical antique map of Wisconsin, showing counties, towns, railroads, rivers, and other geographical features. A 19th century map that illustrates the development and infrastructure of the state.

• Resolution: 7281 x 5100
• Image Type(s): JPG

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A richly detailed map of Ontario from the late 19th century, featuring county divisions, cities, and a prominent inset of Toronto and its surrounding areas, highlighting important transportation routes.

• Resolution: 7250 x 5100
• Image Type(s): JPG

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A detailed antique map of North Carolina, highlighting its counties, cities, and key geographical features, showcasing the state’s landscape during the late 19th century.

• Resolution: 7243 x 5100
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An antique map focusing on the northern and eastern parts of New York, showing the state’s counties, cities, and significant natural features, typical of late 19th-century cartography.

• Resolution: 7240 x 5100
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A historical map from 1897 showing Kansas with a focus on county lines, railroads, and major cities. The map provides a detailed representation of the state’s infrastructure and development during the late 19th century, offering valuable insights into the region’s history and growth. The vintage design adds to its appeal as a historical artifact.

• Resolution: 7156 x 5100
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This vintage map of the southwestern part of the German Empire details the region’s cities, roads, and geographical features. The map provides a historical overview of the area, including key locations like Munich and Stuttgart. The vintage style and precise detailing make it an essential resource for those interested in the history and geography of this region. The map also includes insets of specific cities, offering additional insight into the urban development of the time.

• Resolution: 7139 x 5100
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This historical map of the eastern part of the German Empire showcases its towns, roads, and geographical features in great detail. The map offers a glimpse into the region’s past, highlighting key cities like Berlin and Hamburg. Insets provide additional details about these major cities, making the map an essential resource for historians and collectors interested in German history and cartography.

• Resolution: 7137 x 5100
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A vintage map of Eastern China, detailing major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. The map provides insights into the region’s geography, transportation networks, and historical context, offering a comprehensive view of Eastern China’s layout.

• Resolution: 7118 x 5100
• Image Type(s): JPG

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An antique map of the western part of Austria-Hungary, highlighting major cities like Vienna and Prague. The map provides intricate details of regional boundaries, railway networks, and topographical features, reflecting the historical political landscape of the region.

• Resolution: 7111 x 5100
• Image Type(s): JPG

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• Resolution: 3134 × 4512
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You’re looking at a wonderfully restored pair of anatomically correct human intestine illustrations. Each anatomy image was extracted from its original background and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).

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• Resolution: 1416 × 1462

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• Resolution: 7670 × 1671

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• Resolution: 5502px x 8696px
• Year of Print: 1874
• Artist: David Wooster, F.R.H.S

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