Austin, Gilbert. Chironomia; Or A Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery. London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1806. 11.25" x 8.75". [4], xiii, [3], 583, [1], [16] pp + 12 plates (one folding.) Publisher's paper over boards, rebacked in cloth with original spine-strip laid on. Corners bumped and some loss to edges, contents are Very Good overall and very much as-issued with many leaves unopened and wide margins, text with only minor spots in limited places though plates with foxing and toning to edges. Very Good. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> First Edition. Austin intended the work for use by preachers, but he relied heavily upon theatrics. The work instructs not only on voice, tone and such techniques but also upon body language as shown in the plates bound at the end of the book. Provenance: From the collection of Robert Easton, bought of Golden Legend Inc. in Los Angeles.