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RIDINGER, Johann Elias (1698-1767). Entwurf Einiger Thiere, wie solche nach ihren unterschiedenen Arten, Actionen und Leidenschaften, nach dem Leben gezeichnet, samt beygefügten Anmerkungen. Augsburg: J. E. Ridinger, 1738-54.
7 parts in 1 volume, 2° (305 x 205mm). Titles to each part in red and black, descriptive text for each part, 126 engraved plates of wild animals, sporting dogs and horses, by and after Ridinger. (Some spotting and staining, several plates with repaired marginal tears, plate 31 of final part with neatly repaired tear affecting image, some text to final part partially obscured by repairs.) Later half vellum, spine with red and blue morocco lettering-pieces. FIRST EDITION. Schwerdt III, p. 141 (final two parts with slightly different distribution of plates); Nissen ZBI 3406; Thienemann 391-516.
7 parts in 1 volume, 2° (305 x 205mm). Titles to each part in red and black, descriptive text for each part, 126 engraved plates of wild animals, sporting dogs and horses, by and after Ridinger. (Some spotting and staining, several plates with repaired marginal tears, plate 31 of final part with neatly repaired tear affecting image, some text to final part partially obscured by repairs.) Later half vellum, spine with red and blue morocco lettering-pieces. FIRST EDITION. Schwerdt III, p. 141 (final two parts with slightly different distribution of plates); Nissen ZBI 3406; Thienemann 391-516.