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[GIANT]. Johannes Sander von Oldenburg. [Germany, ca. 1863]. Pictorial engraving bearing the only known portrait of the giant from Oldenburg in Holstein, dressed in a flowing tunic and wearing a large feathered hat, holding a banner displaying the image’s caption, in German, as he stands in front of a bank of steps next to a tall pyramid-like structure. This image was created when Sander visited Nürnberg. Framed to 14 ¾ x 11 ½”. Trimmed close and laid down. Not examined out of frame. RARE.