Fowler Prof O S (18 results)

Very old book with some wear and tear. but overall in very good conditon.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Heavily word cover with stains to front cover. Tearing to cloth binding at most edges. No DJ issued. Binding is tight. Water stain to front and rear free pages and front tissue guard. Minor foxing scattered here and there in the book. Covers are heavily worn and acceptable at best. Interior is in good condition. The author, Orson Squire Fowler (1809-1887) was a phrenologist and lecturer. He also popularized the octagon house in the middle of the nineteenth century. Orson wrote and lectured on phrenology, preservation of health, popular education and social reform from 1834 to 1887.

Hardcover. Condition: Good Plus. Love, its laws, power etc. Selection or mutual adaptation, courtship, married life, and perfect children. As taught by phrenology and physiology by O.S Fowler. xxxiii, 1052pp illustrated throughout in black and white. Book size 240x155mm.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Brown cloth boards with black title to front. Covers are worn and rubbed with cloth loss to corners. Ink stamp to front pastedown of library. Also a library card with paper clip attached to back page. Back endpaper detached.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Presumed First Edition. Bottom of page 1211 has hand written entry " Published by Fowler &. Wells Co. #27 East 21st. New York City ". Tooled burgundy leather front, back and spine. Title embossed on spine. Gilt completely worn away. This copy is VG. Exterior is rich. Minimal/ modest rubbing to edges. Inside has neat PO signature on FEP verso. Red marbled EPs. Front hinge a little loose. Scattered foxing throughout. Unmarked. A couple of small news articles laid in along with a poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar attached to rear board.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: fair. Book provides an interesting insight into thinking about gender roles back in the 1800's. One passage reads "Women love to look up to their 'lord and master', but not to be looked up to". Tight binding. Burgundy coloured embossed coverboards. Decorative endpapers. Frontis illustration with tissue-guard is a portrait of the author. Plain brown wrapper on coverboards may be original to the book. The wrapper is split down the front spine fold. Richly illustrated with engravings; 100 illustrations in total. One illustration (Bacchus on pg. 206) was neatly cut out from book by a previous owner, but is laid inside the book. Edge of text block is marbled. On the title page there is a stamp advertising the services of Prof. F. L. Cavanagh, who provided phrenological examinations. No publisher or location of publisher is indicated. Size: Sm 4to (9" to 11"). 1052 pp.

Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Various {engravings} (illustrator). This copy is bound in a burgandy colored cloth with black embossing of the spine and front cover. Some gilt decoration of front as well. There is no corner bumping, but some wear with board just showing. Frayed cloth and wear at head and foot of spine. Hinges are solid with light rubbing. Marbled endpapers with matching marbling of textblock edges. Paper of front hinge gutter has parted just showing binding material. Interior text has slightly yellowed with age, clean and tight in binding. Numerous black and white engraved illustrations throughout. Copyright page is legible except for date {18--}. A good copy for it's age. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Publisher: National Pub. Co., Philadelphia, 1870. VERY GOOD- Hardcover in embossed, gilt-stamped leather boards, as issued. Wear at tips and spine ends. First Edition. Printing Unstated. Fowler was a noted phrenologist.

Hardcover. Condition: Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. (1870 ?) 930 pp. Original brown cloth covers w/ leather spine and corners. Gilt title and four raised bands on spine. Binding scuffed w/ wear to extremities. Marbled endpapers. Hinges starting. Previous bookseller's stamp on verso of frontispiece. Light foxing to endpapers. Edges of leaves age toned. Illust. w/ b/w figures w/ a frontispiece of the author.

Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. No Jacket. Gently used with modest show of wear. 1870. Orange pebbled boards, sunned spine. Worn corners, light staining to exterior. Free of any markings and no writing. Light foxing / age tanning throughout. Condition Considered in Pricing. For Additional Information or pictures, Please Inquire.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

A single page, 9 lines, writing to comply with the recipient's request. Very good. Fowler wrote and published a number of books on phrenology and allied subjects. He was America's best know phrenologist. He was born in Coshocton, NY and went to Amherst College.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1870. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 1079, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 1079 1079.