American phrenological journal and repository of science, literature, and general intelligence.
by FOWLER, O.S. and L.N. (Editors)
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New York: Fowlers and Wells, 1851. First Edition. . Hardcover. See Description. 4to or small folio size. Volumes XIII-XIV. And Volume XV, No. I. (The complete year of 1851 plus one extra issue - January 1852). Volume XIII (Jan. - Jun.) pp. iv, 144. Volume XIV (Jul. - Dec.) pp. 140. Volume XV, No. I, pp. 24.With many wood engraved illustrations. Bound in quarter sheep with marbled boards. Spine and covers are well rubbed and worn. Outer hinges and head caps are professionally restored; board corner tips are neatly repaired. Interior is foxed. Owner's name is written in an old hand in the margins of several pages. Upper marginal corners are chipped on pp. 41-44 (Vol. XIV, No. II). The journal describes itself as "devoted to phrenology, physiology, magnetism, education, mechanism, agriculture, and to all those progressive measures which are calculated to reform, elevate, and improve mankind." Contains columns on a variety of subjects - human and animal phrenology, book reviews, mechanics - i.e. the rotary printing press, the American steam boat condensing engine, the cotton gin; phrenological profiles of contemporary figures - i.e. 19th century opera singer Jenny Lind, American lexicographer Noah Webster, Oregon politician Robert Newell.
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- Robert McDowell Antiquarian Books (US)
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- 000446
- Title
- American phrenological journal and repository of science, literature, and general intelligence.
- Author
- FOWLER, O.S. and L.N. (Editors)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - See Description
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Fowlers and Wells
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1851
- Keywords
- PHRENOLOGY AMERICAN MEDICINE JOURNAL PHYSIOLOGY
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- Occultism;
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Robert McDowell Antiquarian Books
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