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A collection of vintage illustrations, taken from books published between the 18th century and the first quarter of the 20th century. 
Assai ben balla, à cui fortuna suona
(They are graceful, those who dance to the song of Fortune).
illustration by Johann Christoph Kolb, from Proverbii verificati per l’esperienza cotidiana (proverbs tested through daily experience), Augsburg, 1718.
Via archive.org.
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