Sizer Nelson Drayton (34 results)
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Published by Fowler & Wells Co., New York, 1894
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Seller: Stahr Book Shoppe, Hamden, CT, U.S.A.Stahr Book Shoppe
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. (IMPORTANT NOTE: The book itself is the original 1894 printing; however the cover and dustjacket appear to have been recently made and fitted to the book. It still remains as an historic piece of debunked science). An 1894 pop-science guide written by Nelson Sizer and Dr. Henry S. Drayton. Published i…n New York by Fowler & Wells Co.—the dominant late 19th-century publisher of phrenological texts—the book served as an accessible, mass-market handbook designed to teach laypeople how to judge human character, intelligence, and moral disposition by evaluating cranial contours and facial features. Describes: Phrenology ("Bumpology"): Maps mental faculties, emotional traits, and talents directly to specific regions and "bumps" on the human skull. Physiognomy: Interprets facial traits, eye spacing, nose shape, chin line, and expression to assess temperament, moral capacity, and mental tendencies. Temperaments: Classifies individuals into various physiological types (e.g., Motive, Mental, Vital) to explain behavioral tendencies and physical constitution. The book contains dozens of woodcut and vignette engravings illustrating head shapes, facial profiles, and temperament types. It relies heavily on visual comparisons using historical figures (such as Napoleon), notable contemporaries, criminals, "idiots," and non-human animals (like dogs and horses) to demonstrate visual contrasts. Also includes guides on choosing professions, evaluating personal health, managing marriage compatibility, and distinguishing sanity from "lunacy". First published in 1885, the book was a massive commercial success for Fowler & Wells, running through dozens of printings (reaching upwards of its 90,000th copy by the late 1880s). Today, it is recognized as a quintessential primary source representing Victorian pseudo-science, physical anthropology trends, and the popular culture of character assessment in 19th-century America.
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Language: English
Published by Fowler & Wells Co Pug, Ny, 1886
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Seller: Wabash Museum Books, Mount Carmel, IL, U.S.A.Wabash Museum Books
Contact seller4-star sellerSoft 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.
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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Published by Fowler & Wells, New York, 1891
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Seller: Peter L. Masi - books, MONTAGUE, MA, U.S.A.Peter L. Masi - books
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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 Pasteu…r, 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.
Published by Fowler & Wells Co., New York, 1891
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Seller: Sleepy Hollow Books, Huntington, VT, U.S.A.Sleepy Hollow Books
Contact seller5-star sellerSoftcover. Orange softcover, front cover loose and soiled. Text browned but readable. Fair to Good condition, corners bumped/folded. ; 1258.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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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 c…ontroversial 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.
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Gebunden. Condition: New.
More imagesPublished by Fowler & Wells Co, New York, 1885
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- First Edition
Seller: Fahrenheit's Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.Fahrenheit's Books
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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 soi…ling 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.
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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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.
More imagesPublished by Fowler & Wells Co, New York, 1889
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Seller: Minotavros Books, ABAC ILAB, Whitby, ON, CanadaMinotavros Books, ABAC ILAB
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Add to basketHardcover. 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 anima…ls 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.
More imagesPublished by Fowler & Wells, 1892
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Seller: Fallen Leaf Books, Nashville, IN, U.S.A.Fallen Leaf Books
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Add to basketHardcover. 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.
More imagesPublished by Fowler & Wells NY, 1889
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Seller: Doodletown Farm Books, Ancram, NY, U.S.A.Doodletown Farm Books
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Green/gilt cover boards with black type. 199 pp + ads. Text VG. Binding G. Covers G with appropriate wear for age. Overall Good.
Published by New York: Fowler & Wells, 1895., 1895
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Seller: David Mason Books (ABAC), Toronto, ON, CanadaDavid Mason Books (ABAC)
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Add to basketHardcover. "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.
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Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United KingdomMajestic Books
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Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.Books Puddle
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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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.
Published by Fowler & Wells, New York, 1887
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Seller: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.Mullen Books, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. 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 e…dges; textblock edges are toned/scuffed/smudged; binding appears solid.).
More imagesPublished by Fowler & Wells Co, New York, 1887
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Add to basketCloth. 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 physiogn…omy 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.
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Seller: Biblios, frankfurt am main, HESSE, GermanyBiblios
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1891 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 231 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. 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: 231.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. 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 repri…nt. 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.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1896 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 repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 233 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: 233 Language: English.
More imagesPublished by Recreasoft, Paris, 2026
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Seller: Livres Anciens Rares, Paris, FranceLivres Anciens Rares
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Add to basketSoftcover. 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. Wr…itten 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.
