LAVATER, Johann Kaspar (1741-1801). Essays on Physiognomy. Henry HUNTER, translator. London: John
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LAVATER, Johann Kaspar (1741-1801). Essays on Physiognomy. Henry HUNTER, translator. London: John Murray et al, 1789-1798. Â
3 volumes in 5, 4to (342 x 270). Half-titles, 172 engraved plates (of 173), numerous illustrations, list of subscribers. (Some soiling and spotting, occasional offsetting, a few short marginal tears.) Modern calf-backed contemporary russia, black leather lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled (rebacked with hinges reinforced, some light wear, some scuffing). Provenance: Harry Arnold Arnbarrow (bookplates); T. Harrison Surgeon (redacted signatures, 1834); Thomas Gough (signatures, 1863). Â
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH IN BOOK FORM of this treatise on the pseudo-science of Physiognomy related to the assessment of character or personality from an individual's outer appearance, including depictions of notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Seneca.
Property from the Collection of Dorothy and Richard Fitch
3 volumes in 5, 4to (342 x 270). Half-titles, 172 engraved plates (of 173), numerous illustrations, list of subscribers. (Some soiling and spotting, occasional offsetting, a few short marginal tears.) Modern calf-backed contemporary russia, black leather lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled (rebacked with hinges reinforced, some light wear, some scuffing). Provenance: Harry Arnold Arnbarrow (bookplates); T. Harrison Surgeon (redacted signatures, 1834); Thomas Gough (signatures, 1863). Â
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH IN BOOK FORM of this treatise on the pseudo-science of Physiognomy related to the assessment of character or personality from an individual's outer appearance, including depictions of notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Seneca.
Property from the Collection of Dorothy and Richard Fitch
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LAVATER, Johann Kaspar (1741-1801). Essays on Physiognomy. Henry HUNTER, translator. London: John
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