Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). A Kind of Great Mule. Instructively heavily packed, on top a little dog. About to go down a slope. On the right large property. Etching + engraving. (1754.) Inscribed: J. E. R. fec. / N°. 24., title in German as above. 19.2 x 14.5 cm.

Thienemann + Schwarz 504. – Design of Several Animals VII, 24 ( “These plates are much wanted”, Th. 1856 ). – Marvelous wide-margined impression of the 1^st edition.
Offer no. 7,339 / EUR  197. (c. US$ 312.) + shipping

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(de heer P. E., 24. Januar 2008)

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