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The best vintage and antique illustrated books in the public domain (with free downloads!)

melissawhidjaya

September 13, 2022

“There is a strange idea abroad that in every subject the ancient books…

7 of the best vintage rose illustrations in the public domain

melissawhidjaya

September 12, 2022

Ah roses. The MOST classic flower of all, used in design and art…

The 12 best vintage bird illustrations in the public domain

melissawhidjaya

September 5, 2022

12 of the best vintage bird illustrations from the public domain plus a whole gallery of over 800!

14 of the best vintage anatomy illustrations in the public domain – and their gory history!

melissawhidjaya

September 1, 2022

I think there’s something oddly beautiful about vintage anatomy illustrations, and judging from…

Vintage flower illustrations by Jane C Loudon – sci-fi writer and botanical watercolorist

melissawhidjaya

August 24, 2022

I love love loooove 19th-century botanical illustration! So when I came across this…

10 of the best vintage Mushroom illustrations available for free download!

melissawhidjaya

July 31, 2022

Tumbling toadstools! We love ourselves a good vintage mushroom illustration around these parts,…

7 of the best vintage fairy illustrations by Warwick Goble

melissawhidjaya

July 30, 2022

Whimsical, magical, ethereal! These are just a few words that sprung to mind when I recently discovered the exquisite work of British illustrator Warwick Goble. I love that my work here gives me an excuse to spend hours going down internet rabbit holes so I can find you guys the most amazing images from the public domain!