Ellobium aurismidae (Midas Ear Shell). Ostrich. Atta (new world ant);1833

CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: '1. Auricule; 2. Autruche; 3,4. Atte'

Ellobium aurismidae (Midas Ear Shell). Autruche (Ostrich). Atta (new world ant)

DATE PRINTED: 1833    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 27.5 x 17.5cm, 10.75 x 6.75 inches (Medium)

TYPE: Antique steel engraved print with original hand colouring

CONDITION: Fair: Spotting. There are small pinholes along one edge of the print where it was bound in. Please note any other blemishes on the scan prior to purchasing this picture. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Pfitzer, Sc; Drawn by De Sainson, Del

PROVENANCE: "Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature"; Sous la direction de M F-E Guerin, Paris. Please note that virtually all antique and vintage maps and prints have been extracted from books, atlases or newspapers.