Essays on Physiognomy ; For the Promotion of the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind ; Written in the German Language Abridged from Mr Holcrofts Translation - Lavater Essays
Language: English
Published by G G J & J Robinson, London
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Seller: C. Parritt, Derby, United KingdomC. Parritt
AbeBooks seller since August 8, 2001
Condition: Used - Good
Current price: £ 40.50
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Not dated, approx late 1700s. 275pp. Good/None. Rebound in original boards with replacement spine. Full leather boards with professionally replaced spine, minor scuffing, a little rubbing/bumping to edges. Contents generally clean and tight but for minor soiling/browning, couple of small tears/creases, corner of one page missing - text not affected. Gift inscription to ffep. Attractive private library label inside front cover. 7 attractive engraved plates showing examples of traits of physiognomy. Johann Lavater (1741-1801) was a Swiss poet, writer, philosopher, physiognomist and Reformed theologian. This is his best known publication, first published in German between 1775 and 1778. It introduced the idea that physiognomy related to the specific character traits of individuals, rather than general types.
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- Title
- Essays on Physiognomy ; For the Promotion of the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind ; Written in the German Language Abridged from Mr Holcrofts Translation - Lavater Essays
- Author
- Lavater, J C ( Johann Kaspar / Caspar ) / Holcrofts ( Translated by )
- Publisher
- G G J & J Robinson, London
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Full-Leather
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Anthropology, Illustrated, Science & Technology
C. Parritt
Derby, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since August 8, 2001
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