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The Rime of the Ancient MarinerThe Rime of the Ancient Mariner 
by Gustave Doré, S.T. Coleridge
Doré's engravings for The Rime are considered by many to be his greatest work. The full text is augmented by 38 plates of open seas, whirlpools, sea monsters, the ice of Antarctica, and more.

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Dictionary of American PortraitsDictionary of American Portraits 
by Hayward Cirker, Blanche Cirker
Four thousand important Americans, earliest times to 1905, in authentic contemporary likenesses. Politicians, writers, soldiers, scientists, inventors, industrialists, Indians, African-Americans, women, educators, etc. 8,000-item classified index.


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Great Scenes from the Bible: 230 Magnificent 17th-Century EngravingsGreat Scenes from the Bible: 230 Magnificent 17th-Century Engravings 
by Matthaeus Merian (the Elder)
Remarkably detailed illustrations depict Adam and Eve Driven Out of the Garden of Eden, The Flood, David Slaying Goliath, Christ in the Manger, The Raising of Lazarus, The Crucifixion, and many others. 230 plates.


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Old-Fashioned Love and Romance: A Pictorial Archive from 19th-Century SourcesOld-Fashioned Love and Romance: A Pictorial Archive from 19th-Century Sources 
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Over 700 royalty-free illustrations: demure damsels; suave suitors; couples embracing, holding hands, courting; plus cupids, hearts, rings, more.


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Music: A Pictorial Archive of Woodcuts and EngravingsMusic: A Pictorial Archive of Woodcuts and Engravings 
by Jim Harter
Features 841 illustrations of musicians, instruments, and ensembles chosen from rare 19th-century periodicals.

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The Doré Bible IllustrationsThe Doré Bible Illustrations 
by Gustave Doré
Detailed plates from the Bible: the Creation scenes, Adam and Eve, horrifying visions of the Flood, the battle sequences with their monumental crowds, depictions of the life of Jesus, 241 plates in all.

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1,337 Spot Illustrations of the Twenties and Thirties1,337 Spot Illustrations of the Twenties and Thirties
by Leslie Cabarga, Marcie Cabarga
More than 1,300 distinctive, well-designed royalty-free cuts in a wide variety of categories: men, women, animals, transportation, many more. Add period flavor to any graphic project.



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2,286 Traditional Stencil Designs2,286 Traditional Stencil Designs
by H. Roessing
Masterfully executed designs in reproductions of two rare catalogs: ornamental borders, corners, frames, architectural ornaments, religious symbols, figures, animals, mosaics, more.



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2001 Decorative Cuts and Ornaments2001 Decorative Cuts and Ornaments
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Authentic 19th- and 20th-century royalty-free graphics: human and animal figures, music and dance, florals, geometrics, much more.



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3,800 Early Advertising Cuts3,800 Early Advertising Cuts
by Deberny Type Foundry
Virtually inexhaustible supply of royalty-free graphics of timeless appeal, reproduced from turn-of-the-century French type foundry catalog. Food, drink, vehicles, machines, sports, music, much more.



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3200 Old-Time Cuts and Ornaments3200 Old-Time Cuts and Ornaments
by Blanche Cirker
Royalty-free pictures from 1909 French typography catalog: plants, animals, religious motifs, music, carriages, boats, sports, furniture, clothing; plus borders, banners, wreaths, and other ornaments. Over 3,200 black-and-white illustrations.



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864 Humorous Cuts from the Twenties and Thirties864 Humorous Cuts from the Twenties and Thirties
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Over 140 artists capture the carefree charm of the Jazz Age in 864 black-and-white illustrations: a flapper wedding, a wild "Charleston," Babe Ruth, motoring, Charlie Chaplin, football, theater crowds, cocktail parties, and more.



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930 Matchbook Advertising Cuts of the Twenties and Thirties930 Matchbook Advertising Cuts of the Twenties and Thirties
by Trina Robbins
Hundreds of rare royalty-free cuts promoting everything from clothing, accessories, and holiday getaways to "Scientific Body Sculpturing" and "Dance Instruction by Experts."



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Advertising Spot Illustrations of the Twenties and Thirties: 1,593 CutsAdvertising Spot Illustrations of the Twenties and Thirties: 1,593 Cuts
by Leslie Cabarga
Lively collection of royalty-free spots for commercial artists dramatizes a host of enterprises: business, communications, education, industry, construction, transportation, legal and healthcare services, sports, travel, entertainment, and much more.


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Albinus on AnatomyAlbinus on Anatomy
by Robert Beverly Hale, Terence Coyle
All 80 of the great 18th-century descriptive anatomist's brilliant engravings of the human skeletal and muscular systems. With 80 full-page identification diagrams.



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The American Revolution : A Picture SourcebookThe American Revolution : A Picture Sourcebook
by John Grafton
This collection of more than 400 black-and-white illustrations forms a vivid view of the struggle for independence. Illustrations of every important battle are included, as well as facsimiles of major documents, portraits, and more.


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Anatomical and Medical Illustrations: A Pictorial Archive with Over 2000 Royalty-Free ImagesAnatomical and Medical Illustrations: A Pictorial Archive with Over 2000 Royalty-Free Images
by Jim Harter
Fascinating, visually encyclopedic exploration of the body and healing arts features hundreds of outstanding anatomical engravings, plus images of diseases, injuries, nursing, therapeutics, treatments, and illustrations from the history of medicine.


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Animals in MotionAnimals in Motion
by Eadweard Muybridge
Nearly 4,000 photographs in series, stopped action, of horses, cats, lions, deer, kangaroos, etc. Indispensable for animal artists. Classic of 19th-century photography.



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Antique Playing Cards: A Pictorial HistoryAntique Playing Cards: A Pictorial History
by Henry René D’Allemagne
Over 900 elaborate, decorative images from rare playing cards, 14th–20th centuries: Bacchus, death, dancing dogs, hunting scenes, royal coats of arms, players cheating, much more.



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The Architectural Plates from the "Encyclopedie"The Architectural Plates from the "Encyclopedie"
by Denis Diderot
From Diderot's 18th-century masterpiece: elegant renderings of architectural landmarks; drawings and plans for theaters, windmills, bridges, boats; renderings of palatial interiors and furnishings; scenes of 18th-century craftsmen at work in the building trades; more.


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Bartlett’s Classic Illustrations of America: All 121 Engravings from American Scenery, 1840Bartlett’s Classic Illustrations of America: All 121 Engravings from American Scenery, 1840
by W. H. Bartlett
Extremely rare engravings after illustrations of mid-19th-century America by eminent English artist. Superb detailed views of Mount Vernon, Faneuil Hall in Boston, Niagara Falls, West Point, much more. All royalty-free.



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Big Book of SilhouettesBig Book of Silhouettes
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Over 1,700 charming images from rare sources: animals, children playing, couples embracing, men and women working, the human profile, much more. Attention-getting cuts for ads, newsletters, brochures, and art and craft projects.



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Boydell's Shakespeare Prints: 90 EngravingsBoydell's Shakespeare Prints: 90 Engravings
by John Boydell, Josiah Boydell
This impressive collection of engravings illustrates A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Tempest, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Measure for Measure, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, and 26 other plays.


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Children: A Pictorial ArchiveChildren: A Pictorial Archive
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Over 850 versatile illustrations from rare sources depict youngsters playing with toys, dolls, and pets; riding bicycles, playing tennis, reading, sleeping, and engaged in other activities.



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The Civil War: A Concise History and Picture SourcebookThe Civil War: A Concise History and Picture Sourcebook
by John Grafton
More than 175 black-and-white illustrations from rare periodicals capture sweeping drama of the conflict, from opening shots fired upon Fort Sumter in 1861 to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox in 1865.



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Classic Spot Illustrations from the Twenties and Thirties: by James Montgomery Flagg, Gluyas Williams, John Held, Jr., et alClassic Spot Illustrations from the Twenties and Thirties: by James Montgomery Flagg, Gluyas Williams, John Held, Jr., et al
by Herb Galewitz
Over 700 appealing, royalty-free graphics by Charles Dana Gibson, Dr. Seuss, Rube Goldberg, and other leading artists of the period depict flappers in cloche hats, young men alongside sleek sports cars, other charming vignettes.



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