Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). Great Mule Loaded. Laterally from behind, instructively packed. Etching + engraving. (1754.) Inscribed: J. E. R. fec. / No. 23., title in German as above. 19 x 14.4 cm.
Thienemann + Schwarz 503. – Design of Several Animals VII, 23 ( “These plates are much wanted”, Th. 1856 ). – Marvelous wide-margined impression of the 1st edition.
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