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Original antique prints of historical scenes, literature, religion, portraits, etc. from various, mostly unidentified 18th- through early 20th-century sources.

The printing methods are varied: from original engravings and etchings to antique photogravures.
We guarantee all to be original, antique prints which are mostly over 100 years old. Please click on the thumbnails to assess condition of each print.
Due to the age and type of paper used, some foxing or other age-related conditions may be present.
Scannable portion of print is shown. Margins may extend outside of scanned area.

The Burning of Bishops Ridley and Latimer, at Oxford, October 16, 1555

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The Burning of Bishops Ridley and Latimer, at Oxford, October 16, 1555

Sheet size: approx. 3.5 x 2.875 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Cruel Backing of Cuthbert Symson in the Tower of London

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Cruel Backing of Cuthbert Symson in the Tower of London

Sheet size: approx. 3.75 x 3.25 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Tyrell burning Rose Allen's hand, while fetching drink for her sick mother

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Tyrell burning Rose Allen's hand, while fetching drink for her sick mother

Sheet size: approx. 3.675 x 3.125 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey

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Murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey, by five Popish Ruffians in revenge for his exertions in discovering the Popish Plot, in 1678

Sheet size: approx. 3.875 x 3.5 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
General Reed at the Battle of Monmouth

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General Reed at the Battle of Monmouth

Sheet size: approx. 4 x 3.125 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Death of General Wolfe

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Death of General Wolfe

Sheet size: approx. 3.25 x 4.5 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Richard Savage, Death of Sinclair

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Richard Savage, Death of Sinclair

print is adhered to black backing sheet of approx. 4 x 5.375 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
[Murder in prison cell?]

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[Murder in prison cell?]

Sheet size approx. 6.25 x 4.25 inches with printing (Dutch) on opposite side

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Departure of Edward for the Holy Land

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Departure of Edward for the Holy Land

Sheet size approx. 2.875 x 5.5 inches with penciled dates

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
The monk Wake Burton, and the Prince

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The monk Wake Burton, and the Prince

Sheet size approx. 4.125 x 6.375 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
The Surrender of Harfleur

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The Surrender of Harfleur

Sheet size approx. 4.125 x 6.25 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Prince Henry's Oath to his Father

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Prince Henry's Oath to his Father

Sheet size approx. 4.125 x 6.25 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Long-haired king with his Major Domi

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Long-haired king with his Major Domi

Sheet size approx. 3.875 x 5.375 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$10
Mrs Bratton heroically defying Captain Huck

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Mrs Bratton heroically defying Captain Huck

Sheet size approx. 4.75 x 5 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
The little Duke of Normandy carried off by his Squire

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The little Duke of Normandy carried off by his Squire

Sheet size approx. 3.875 x 5.375 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
The Count of Flanders Hiding in the Widow's House

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The Count of Flanders Hiding in the Widow's House

Sheet size approx. 3.875 x 5.25 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Sir John Oldcastle's Escape from the Tower

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Sir John Oldcastle's Escape from the Tower

Sheet size approx. 4.375 x 6.5 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Escape of the French Colony from Onondaga

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Escape of the French Colony from Onondaga

Sheet size approx. 7.125 x 5.375 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
A Sitting of Alva's 'Blood Council'

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A Sitting of Alva's 'Blood Council'

Sheet size approx. 6.675 x 4.125 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Mary Stuart listens to the reading of the Death Warrant

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Mary Stuart listens to the reading of the Death Warrant

Sheet size approx. 6 x 3.875 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
Anthony enters Cleopatra's Barge

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Anthony enters Cleopatra's Barge

Sheet size approx. 6.375 x 5.125 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
horrible fiends in human form

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-- horrible fiends in human form had got into lonely dwellings, nor retired until a dark deed had been done. -- Benito Cereno

Sheet size approx. 6.5 x 5.125 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$15
The Death of Mortimer

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The Death of Mortimer

Sheet size approx. 4.875 x 7 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$10
Sir William Walworth, Lord Mayor of London Killing Wat Tyler in Smithfield, 1381

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Sir William Walworth, Lord Mayor of London
Killing Wat Tyler in Smithfield, 1381

Sheet size approx. 4.875 x 7 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$10
[death in a bedroom]

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[murder in a bedroom]

Sheet size approx. 7.875 x 4.375 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$10
[crucifixion scene]

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[crucifixion scene]

Sheet size approx. 4.25 x 5.75 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$10
Constantine the Great

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Constantine the Great

Sheet size approx. 5.75 x 8.5 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$10
Bluecher's Ball

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Bluecher's Ball

Sheet size approx. 6.375 x 3.675 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
[classical scene]

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[classical scene]

Sheet size approx. 6.75 x 4.375 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5
The Assassination of Louis XV

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The Assassination of Louis XV

Sheet size approx. 5 x 7.675 inches

Typical age-toning, edge/corner wear, trimming, foxing are possible. Please refer to enlargement by clicking on the thumbail image above.
$5

more miscellaneous antique historical scenes, literature, religion, etc. prints