Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). The Bear looking for Honey. Sitting “over a hollow trunk in which there is a swarm of bees, and tries to remove the bees which bite his face” (Th.). Colored etching with engraving. (1738.) Inscribed: J. E. Ridinger inv. fec. et exc. Aug. Vind. / N. 39., otherwise in German as above. 7⅜ × 5⅞ in (18.7 × 14.9 cm).
Thienemann & Schwarz 429. – Plate 39 (in later edition 70) of the instructive set Design of Several Animals ( “These plates are much wanted and frequently copied”, Th. 1856). – Impression of the 1st edition on fine laid paper. – Colored by later hand in attractive fitting palette as quite unusual for original impressions.
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The Great Fact, Reading and Picture Book
In German. 29.7 × 21 cm. C. 250 pages. With numerous partly full-page/color illustrations. Laminated orig. boards in thread stitching. Photo brilliant print on 200 g paper. C. 2nd half 2020. More …
„ Sie haben wieder einmal in unverkennbarer Weise Ihr Unternehmen und Ihre Philosophie dargeboten. Ich wünsche Ihnen – beiden – auch in diesem Jahr viel Erfolg und Gefolgschaft von Ihren alten und hoffentlich auch neuen Kunden und natürlich auch persönliches Wohlergehen … “
(Herr D. L., 4. Januar 2010)