Augsburg; n.p.; Augsburg, 1752; n.d.; 1750.
The second work also shows richly caparisoned horses, this time from various countries, and includes Arab, Persian, Turkish, and European examples, whilst the third is the complete set of Ridinger's very rare work on how to trap wild animals.
i. Türkischer Pferdsaufbuz (sic). Augsburg, 1752, printed title, 4 engraved plates, title lightly spotted. [Nissen (ZBI), 3412 (?incorrectly giving date as c.1741, but seemingly without title page, which is present here); Thienemann, 594-597].
ii. [Pferderassen]. no place or date, 32 engraved plates, about 5 supplied from a smaller copy [Nissen (ZBI), 3411; Thienemann, 562-593].
iii. [Die Fangarten der wilden Thiere]. Nach der Natur entworffene Vorstellungen wie alle Hoch u[nd] Niedere Wild. Augsburg: J.E. Ridinger, 1750, 30 engraved plates, including title, about 10 plates ?supplied from a smaller copy. [Nissen (ZBI), 3397; Schwerdt III, 135; Thienemann, 69-98].
3 works in one volume (Fangarten bound first), oblong folio (340 x 474mm.), contemporary calf with bookplate of William Constable (a rembotage?), occasional slight soiling, binding rubbed, rebacked and repaired
About us
Shapero Rare Books is an internationally renowned dealer in antiquarian & rare books and works on paper.
Our Bookshop and Gallery can be found in the heart of Mayfair at 106 New Bond Street, where most of our stock is available to view and on public display.
We exhibit at major international art fairs, including TEFAF (Maastricht and New York), Frieze Masters, Art Miami and Masterpiece London, as well as antiquarian & rare book fairs including New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Hong Kong.