Nelson Sizer H S Drayton (29 results)

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 199 Pages With Index And Several Pages Of Ads For Other Books In Rear Of Book Pages Yellowed And Foxed On Margins. Many B/W Illustrations; Some Page Corners Dogeared And Worn. Pages Have Double Columns; Contents And List Of Illustrations On Front. Faded Soft Tan Covers With Black Lettering And Illustrations On Front And Back Covers. Covers Show Many Nicks And Small Tears Along Edges, Corners, And Spine. Rubbing And Soiling; Smudges; Outer Spine In Very Poor Condition With Outer Crumbling, Exposing Inner Binding. However Pages Intact. Contents Deal With The Face And Head; Outline Of Phrenology; Brain And Ind; Idiocy, Insanity; Dreaming; Diversity Of Character; Temperaments; Mental Organs; Size And Capacity; Brain, Gray Matter And Intelligence; Surgical Case; Health; Organs And Functions; Physiognmomy; Marriage, Etc. Book In Very Poor Condition But Yet Readable. Very Rare Vintage Copy.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Used - Good. New York: Fowler & Wells Co., 1891. Copyright, 1885. 199 pages, 23p publisher catalog. 245 engravings: heads by race, sex, age, morals, mentality, temperment, Cyrus McCormick, Lola Montez, Thomas Benton, Henry Beecher, Daniel Webster, Joseph Jefferson, Auguste Bartholdi, J.S. Mill, Louis Pasteur, John Wesley, horses, dogs, brains, blank chart. 9.5 x 6.5", original orange printed wrapper bound into new wrapper. Original wrapper chipped, worn, few stains, G.…

Softcover. Orange softcover, front cover loose and soiled. Text browned but readable. Fair to Good condition, corners bumped/folded. ; 1258.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating and accessible exploration of the human mind and its relationship to the physical structure of the brain. Published in the 19th century, the book delves into the history of studying character and its indications, highlighting the impact of phrenology, a controversial theory that attempted to link mental faculties to specific areas of the brain. The author provides a detailed explanation of the principles of phrenology, taking the reader through the various faculties, groups, and organs that make up the human mind. Throughout the book, the author expertly tackles complex concepts like partial idiocy and insanity, using vivid examples and case studies to demonstrate the potential impact of different brain structures on a person's character and behavior. By blending science and observation, this book offers a glimpse into the intricate workings of the human mind and its potential for both good and evil, leaving the reader with a renewed appreciation for the complexity of human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Presumed first edition w/SD & NAP, hardcover, the binding is a bit shaken but remains solid throughout, and the book also has bowing to the boards, bumps with fraying and small losses to the cloth at the spine ends and cover corners, toning to the spine and head, areas of soiling and scraping across the cloth, light spots to the edges of the text block with smudges and stains to some page faces, and an antiquarian seller's sticker to the rear paste down. Overall, this is a solid, Good only copy.…

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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo (medium). Brown cloth boards with title stamped on front board and spine. Decorative tooling to boards. 199 p.p., plus [24] p.p. ads. With numerous in-text illustrations showing temperament and facial expressions in various people including children, men and women, as well as animals such as horses and dogs. Showing personality traits. B&W illustrated frontispiece. Spine ends rubbed and bruised. Sporadic scuffs to boards, and wear to edges. Tiny chip to fore edge of rear board. Light foxing. Interior clean. A very good copy. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued. Early Reprint. a very nice copy with only minor shelf wear, embossed decorations on both boards, gilt on front and spine.

Hardcover. "One Hundred and Thirteenth Thousand." Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth with a small gilt pictorial panel on the upper cover, 204, (18)pp.ads. With illustrations. Spine extremities and corners worn o/w very good.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

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.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Cloth. Condition: Good. An early printing of Nelson Sizer and H.S. Drayton's practical guide to phrenology and physiognomy. The thirtieth thousand of this work.With numerous vignette illustrations throughout the work, largely consisting of portraits of faces.Matters discussed include bumpology; the use of phrenology and physiognomy in diagnosis of lunacy, idiocy and temperaments; the moral organs, and 'Napoleon's head'.With twenty-six pages of advertisements to the rear.To the tail of the title page is the informative statement 'in the lordly brain and mobile face are found the basis of character and expression'. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with small losses of cloth in these regions. Front joint starting, with board tenderly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Red boards with black lettering and design; 199 pp; 25 pages of advertisements; richly illustrated. Early printing of this book. Good (Ex-Library, indicated by penciled notes on ffep; boards are edgeworn/scuffed/smudged/bumped; spine is worn at both ends; first few pages are chipped and scuffed and close-torn at the edges; textblock edges are toned/scuffed/smudged; binding appears solid.).…

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 236 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 236 Language: English.…

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 1885. 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: - 236, 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. 236 236.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 232 pages. Printed on premium paper. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1896. Manual devoted to phrenology and physiognomy, designed for a broad readership and illustrating methods of observing and interpreting the shapes of the face and head. The work offers a practical approach to these nineteenth-century pseudoscientific disciplines and is also notable for its historical interest in the history of ideas, the human sciences, and representations of character. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 236 pages. Printed on premium paper. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1896. A practical late 19th-century manual on phrenology and physiognomy, exploring the interpretation of facial features and head shapes as tools for character study. Written for a general readership, it reflects the popular interest in pseudoscientific methods of personality assessment and includes observations intended to guide the reader in applying these theories. An unusual example of a once-popular social science of the period, of interest to collectors of antiquarian psychology, physiognomy, and fringe scientific literature. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

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 1896. 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: : - 233, 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. 233 233.…