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 1st edition.
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„ Habe heute Ihre Sendung dankend erhalten. Freue mich schon, das Buch meinem Mann … zu Weihnachten zu schenken. Liebe Grüße aus … am Dachstein “
(Frau K. G., 12. September 2007)