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The Anatomy of Melancholy. In 2 volumes, complete.

by BURTON, Robert (Democritus Junior)

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London: J. Cundee, 1800. Book. Illus. by Delin, Thurston. Near Fine. Full-Leather. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stated Ninth Edition, corrected; to which is now first prefixed, An Account of the Author. In 2 volumes, complete. Re-backed, fresh hinges by Talin Bookbindery, gilt ruling, six compartments, blindstamped decoration, gilt titles. Original marble endpapers. xxiv, 596, 601, 11 (table of contents), 2 (advertising) pp. Frontispiece engraving by Thurston Delin. Argument of the Frontispiece. "Democritus Junior ad Librum suum" (2 pp.) "The Author's Abstract of Melancholy" (1 p.); Advertisement (1 p.); Cameo engraving of author, "An Account of the Author" (10 pp.); "Democritus Junior to the Reader (114 pp.); 2 pp. in Latin; "The Synopsis of the First Partition" (an outline of topics, 5 pp.), The First Partition (461 pp.). Anatomy of the Body, Anatomy of the Soul, Diseases of the Mind, Causes of Melancholy -- a truly fascinating look into very early thinking about mental illness. Scuffing, a few small scrapes, repaired wear to corners. Near fine..

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Bookseller
Rose's Books, IOBA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
002942
Title
The Anatomy of Melancholy. In 2 volumes, complete.
Author
BURTON, Robert (Democritus Junior)
Illustrator
Delin, Thurston
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Edition
First Thus
Publisher
J. Cundee
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1800
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords
PSYCHOLOGY HISTORY OF MEDICINE
Bookseller catalogs
Psychology;
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