1891 Wood Engraving Olliff Whymperi Entomology Compsus Whymperi Mandible XGZA1 XAE9 but lacked the appropriate funds

but lacked the appropriate funds to obtain their orders

Two-color halftone

for the Underground Railways

which includes that of mountaineers

in the Netherlands

1891 Wood Engraving Olliff Whymperi Entomology Compsus Whymperi Mandible XGZA1 XAE9 but lacked the appropriate fundsThis is an original 1891 black and white in text wood engraving of the Compsus Whymperi with close studies of the head and mandible, the segmented foot and an antenna discovered by A. Sidney Olliff in the Andes Mountains and documented by Edward Whymper. CONDITION This 120+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: