Essays on Physiognomy: Calculated to Extend the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind. Three Volumes in 4 Books
by Lavater, John Casper; Trans by Rev. C. Moore
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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About This Item
London: H. D. Symonds. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1797. Hardcover. Contemporary full calf titled in gilt. Four volume set. Mild general wear to boards. PO bookplate of Frederick Seymour Clarke each volume. Vol. 1 and 4 have front boards loose. Vol. 1 with ffep detached, laid in. Vol. 1 has a tape-repaired marginal tear, p. 35. Mild scattered foxing and some occasional marginal damping. Numerous illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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- Bookseller
- curtis paul books inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45611
- Title
- Essays on Physiognomy: Calculated to Extend the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind. Three Volumes in 4 Books
- Author
- Lavater, John Casper; Trans by Rev. C. Moore
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good with no dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- H. D. Symonds
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1797
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Bookplate
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- Gilt
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