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Fisiognomica - Lavater, Johann Caspar

Physonomic rules or observations on some characteristic features and on the relationship of the physiognomy of the human race with that of the brutes, 1819

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Milan, Vallardi, 1819. In 24 ° long. 2 parts in 1 vol. Front door with portrait of the author, 60 numbered copper plates (no. 61 missing) of which 5 folded, light blooms, binding in green Moroccan half with author and title stamped in gold on the smooth spine with friezes.

Specialist Notes

Interesting posthumously published volume on the physiognomy studies of the Swiss philosopher accompanied by 60 elegant plates.

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