Poster of the 20th century Paul Pfurtscheller Zoological "Viper"

Wall table on a large scale of the anatomy of the "Viperinae" (Reptilia, Ophidia II). Lithograph on two sheets of paper, mounted on canvas. Bright colors, a Groove, slight discoloration, cracks at the top of the Center, Ribbon of protection around the edges, but in overall good condition considering its age and usage. Author and Illustrator was Professor Paul Pfurtscheller. Pfurtscheller (1855-1927) produced a series of 39 'Beaitifull Wandtafeln' (Zoological wall plates) to be used for higher education purposes. Although he was a high school teacher in modest training he won the recognition by the scientific community in the world for this outstanding work. The Viper is 'Plate 34' in the series. Pfurtscheller wall paintings were first published in Vienna, Austria, in 1902, by 'widow & Sohn of A. Pichler. This article was published by the Dutch company 'Martinus Nijhoff' likely around 1929. Later editions were published by the Dutch company "Martinus Nijhoff" until 1953. This article was published by Martinus Nijhoff in 1926. It is one of the editions very early on all sides, while later editions used offset printing.