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Oliven 1937, In-8 broché. 360 pages. Illustrations de A. KOZMINE. Bon état. Broché
pp. xii, 792. Illustrated by over 500 woodcuts and photo-type images. 4to. Attractive contemporary leather backed marbled boards binding. Armorial bookplate of Sydney Humphries, the great scholar of oriental carpets. Issued as the first volume of the series: 'Les Merveilles de la Nature' edited by A. E. Brehm. Verneau was the preparator at the Anthropological Laboratory, Paris. He is very interested in the physical types represented in the races of the world. He also gives good coverage of various cultures, social customs, habits, clothing, art, and architectures throughout the world. A most remarkable volume. FR4
xi + 163 pp.avec 4 ills., 19x13cm., relié en couv. muette moderne (br.orig. conservée), bon état, rare, Q38709
400p. Small 4to. Original full red cloth binding. Twelfth edition. Early ownership on title page. Under the pseudonym Edmund Shaftesbury, Webster Edgerly was a prolific author, and his books were very influential in the era. His promotion of whole grain cereals through his Ralston Health Club and University was responsible for the founding success of the Ralston Purina company. PHREN 2
pp. xviii, 1211. Numerous text engravings. 8vo. Original gold decorated full purple cloth binding. Extremities bumped. Phrenology; its preservation restoration etc. Mental Philosophy, human and self i mprovement, civilization, home, country, commerce, rights, duties, ethics, etc. God, His existence, attributes, laws, worship, natural theology, etc. Immortality, its evidences, conditions, relations to time, rewards, punishments, sin, faith, prayer, etc. Intellect, memory, juvenile and self education, literature, mental discipline, the senses, sciences, arts, avocations, a perfect life, etc. A thorough phrenological guide to every aspect of human life. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! PHREN 1
pp. 157 (4) [Publisher's catalogue]. Lacks a leaf of text. 8vo. Original full cloth publisher's cloth. PHREN 2
pp. (vi), 275 + Plus seven engraved plates, each with six illustrations of heads. 12mo. Uncut. Original marbled boards binding, paper spine gone. Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), Swiss theologian and mystic is chiefly remembered for this work on physiognomy. Derived from the works of Giambattista della Porta, this is the art of determining character and personality from facial characteristics and shapes. It was a concept that was continued in the phrenological researches of Victorian times. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! OCC 16
viii + 295pp.+ 1 tableau dépliant, brochure ancienne marbrée, Edition originale de 1797, 20cm., texte frais, très bon état, W88822
Paris, Jules Renouard 1866. In-4 relié demi-basane verte. Dos lisse à faux nerfs, titre doré. Faux titre, titre, 508 pages contenant 539 figures dans le texte. Edition originale avec ex-Libris. Quelques rousseurs pâles, sinon bel exemplaire.
334p. Illustrated with 330 text engravings. 8vo. Original full cloth binding. Spine has some loss. Printed label of Dr. W. L. Hays advertising his office hours in Philadelphia. Given to A. Cameron fro m Dr. Hays, 1867. Charming illustrations of birds, beasts and animals. Very scarce and important Phrenological study. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! PHREN 1
pp. xi, 193, (3) [Publisher's catalogue]. Fifty-six illustrations from original drawings by Carl Bohnen. 8vo. Original full tan cloth binding. Some soiling. Sixth impression. An important work in physionogamy. OCC 9.
193 p., illus. Hardcover Good condition; spine ends worn, hinge starting With 56 illustrations from original drawings by Carl Bohnen
pp. xi, 193. With 56 illustrations from original drawings by Carl Bohnen. 8vo. Library binding. XLib. PHREN 2.
260p. Top edge gold. 8vo. Original gold decorated full green cloth binding. Presentation copy from the author. Handsome copy. Scarce. PHREN 2
