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London, Ward, Lock, and co, (c. 1880). 8vo. cxxviii,+ 507,+ (5) pp.+ 80 plates. Publ. dec. cloth. From the library of Axel Carlander, with his signature 1891 and bookplate, and of Erik och Maja Wetter, with their bookplate. Holcroft’s Englishe translation was first published in 1789. The German first edition ”Physiognomische Fragmente zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntnis und Menschenliebe” was published between 1775 and 1778. Lavater introduced the idea that physiognomy was related to a persons character.
Essays on Physiognomy: calculated to extend the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind by Lavater, John Caspar (Kaspar); C. Moore (transl.) - 1797
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Essays on Physiognomy: calculated to extend the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind
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London: H. D. Symonds, 1797. Later edition. Hardcover. Complete in four volumes. 8vo. xv, 243pp. iv, 186pp. [4], 188-355, (255-288pp. mispaginated but complete). xiv, 334pp. Bound in modern full calf deluxe binding with finely gold-tooled spine, red and olive title-labels with gold lettering. Top-edge gilt. Raised bands. Dentelles. Modern endpapers. Frontispiece engravings in each volume. Authoritative work by Swiss physiognomist and poet, John Caspar Lavater. The work was first published in Germany in 1775-1778 under the title "Physiognomische Fragmente zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntnis und Menschenliebe." The popular work was translated into French and English. This set was translated from the last Paris edition. The two main sources from which Lavater developed his physiognomical studies were the works of the Italian polymath Giambattista della Porta, and the observations made by Sir Thomas Browne in "Religio Medici." Profusely illustrated with 308 full-page engravings and drawings (one engraving in fold-out). With one folding text plate. Very minor shelf wear on bindings. Sporadic foxing throughout. Ex-libris of Milba K. Arthur on inside of front board. Overall very good condition. Tight complete set in an exquisite binding.
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Essays on Physiognomy: Translated from the German of John Caspar Lavater, by Thomas Holcroft. Also one hundred physiognomical rules, taken from a posthumous work by J. C. Lavater: And a memoir of the author. Eighteenth Edition. Illustrated with upwards of four hundred profiles.
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H. D. Symonds. Collectible - Good. London: H. D. Symonds, 1797. 4 volumes. 8vo. Illus. Good book. Joints worn; back board of vol. 2 nearly detached. Front hinge of vol. 3 cracked. Bookplate inside. Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Essays on Physiognomy; for the Promotion of the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind. (Volume 2 [and] Volume 3, Part 2)
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London: Printed by C. Whittingham, for H.D. Symonds [et al.], 1804. Hardcover. Very Good. Second edition. Two loose volumes (of four): volume 2, and volume 3, part 2. Octavos. Translated by Thomas Holcroft. Half-calf and cloth over boards, black spine labels, gilt spines. Very good. Two handsome volumes, with the many engraved plates in fine condition.
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ESSAYS ON PHYSIOGNOMY: CALCULATED TO EXTEND THE KNOWLEDGE AND THE LOVE OF MANKIND, 3 VOLUMES IN 4 BOOKS.
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H. D. Symonds. Very Good. 1797. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Three volumes in four books; translated from the last Paris edition by Rev. C. Moore; Vol. 1: 243, Vol. 2 & 3: 186, 187-288 and Vol. 4: xi-[15]16-334pp. ; rebound late 19th century 3/4 calf leather with marbled covered boards, raised bands with gilt decorations. The leather at the tips and spine ends on all volumes is scuffed, some of the tips are worn to the board at the very end. Small chip in the top spine edge of volume 3 and the front cover is rubbed at the bottom. All are tight and clean with occasional foxing. Pastedown is linen, A very nice tight clean and attractive book. Previous owners initials printed small on front end page. .
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ESSAYS ON PHYSIOGNOMY
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London: John Murray, 1792. designed to promote the knowledge and the love of mankind. Illustrated by more than eight hundred engravings, accurately copied, and some duplicates added from originals. Executed by, or under the inspection of, Thomas Holloway. Translated from the French by Henry Hunter. Three volumes in five. Comprising: Volume I: Pp. [xii]+ iv+[x]+282(last blank)+4 extra pages numbered *175-*178, engraved title page vignette, plus 15 plates and numerous text illustrations; Volume II, Part I: Pp. xii+238, 45 plates, title page vignette and numerous text illustrations; Volume II, Part II: Pp. [vi]+[239]-444, 46 plates and numerous text illustrations; Volume III, Part I: Pp. xii+252, 24 plates, title page vignette and numerous text illustrations; Volume III, Part II: Pp. [vi]+253-438(last blank)+[12](index and directions to binder], 42 plates, index; super roy. 4to; full calf, boards with decorative borders in gilt & blind, slightly scuffed, edges lightly worn and corners neatly repaired,…
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Essays on Physiognomy
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London: John Murray, 1789. The Jealous are Possessed by a Mad Devil and a Dull Spirit at the Same Time" (John Caspar Lavater) LAVATER, John Caspar. Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to Promote the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind... Illustrated by more than eight hundred engravings accurately copied; and some duplicates added from originals. Executed by, or under the inspection of, Thomas Holloway. Translated from the French by Henry Hunter, D.D.... London: John Murray, 1789-1792 -1798. A Spectacular Example of the First Edition in English. Three folio volumes bound in five (12 7/8 x 10 1/4 inches; 327 x 260 mm.). Volume 1. [ii, half-title, verso blank], [ii, vignette title-page, verso blank], [ii, translator's preface], [vi, advertisement], [iv, contents], [x, list of subscribers], [ii, dedication], [vi, author's preface], [ii, French translators' preface], [3]-280; [iii]-xii]; [1-3], 4--238; [1, half title vol II. part II, verso blank], [239]-444; [iii-iv, title-page, verso blank], [v]-xii,…
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