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Physiognomy; or the Corresponding Analogy between the Conformation of the Features, and the ruling passions of the mind: Translated from the Original Work of J.C. Lavater, by Samuel Shaw, Esqr., Editor of the Abridgement of Bruce's Travels
by Lavater, Johann Kaspar
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- Hardcover
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San Francisco, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for H.D. Symonds, 1800. Hardcover. 280p. + 6 leaves of plates. 7 x 4.25 in. Engraved title page. Date from English Short Title Catalogue. English translation of Physiognomische Fragmente zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniss und Menschenliebe. Signatures: A-M¹². Bound in tree calf, gilt decorated spine. Front joint split but holding. Edge wear and covers rubbed. Foot of spine chipped. Pages somewhat softerend. Minor worming to rear cover and endpapers, not affecting text. Good. English translation of Lavater's most famous work, which introduced the idea that people's personalities are related to their physical appearance.
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- Bookseller
- Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 316499
- Title
- Physiognomy; or the Corresponding Analogy between the Conformation of the Features, and the ruling passions of the mind: Translated from the Original Work of J.C. Lavater, by Samuel Shaw, Esqr., Editor of the Abridgement of Bruce's Travels
- Author
- Lavater, Johann Kaspar
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed for H.D. Symonds
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1800
- Bookseller catalogs
- English History, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom, UK; History of Science and Medicine; Anatomy; 1800s;
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About the Seller
Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB
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San Francisco, California
About Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB
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