Physiognomy; Or, The Corresponding Analogy Between The Conformation of The Features And The Ruling Passions of The Mind
by J. C. Lavater
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Thomas Tegg, 1844. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 4.5". Unamed. A very scarce and pleasing copy of this work of nineteenth century scientific study, discussing the then popular practice of Physiognomy. Translated from the original work into English. Twentieth edition. Bound in the publisher's original cloth binding. Written by Johann Kaspar Lavater, the noted Swis poet and physiognomist. This work of physiognomy from the mid-19th century. Physiognomy is the practice of evaluating a person based upon physical and facial features, popular in the 19th century. Illustrated with 7 plates. Collated complete. With the previous owners ink inscription to the front endpaper, it reads 'Mr. G. Smith.' In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and also to the extremities. Light fading to the spine. Small tears to the cloth to both the head and tail of the front joint. The front and rear hinges are lightly strained. Ink inscription to the front endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright with lightly spots to the first and last pages. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 635C34
- Title
- Physiognomy; Or, The Corresponding Analogy Between The Conformation of The Features And The Ruling Passions of The Mind
- Author
- J. C. Lavater
- Illustrator
- Unamed
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thomas Tegg
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1844
- Size
- 8" by 4.5"
- Keywords
- Physiognomy J. C. Lavater Very Scarce Science J. C. Lavater
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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