Johann Caspar Lavater - [PRINT-BOOK PHYSIONOMY / FACE READING] "Over de physiognomie" - tientallen kopergravures (!) - 1781
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Johann Caspar Lavater’s Over de physiognomie, a four-volume Dutch edition (1781–1784) published by Joh. Allart in Amsterdam, in original half-leather bindings, 23 × 15 cm, first edition, with numerous copper engravings and a complete set.
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Johann Caspar Lavater - On Physiognomy - Amsterdam, Joh. Allart, 1781-1784 - 4 parts in 4 volumes - three first editions, first part in second edition - original half-leather bindings; spines with raised bands and gold tooling - 23 x 15 cm
Condition: very good - neat original bindings (edges and corners bare); very neat, fresh and white paper (blocks uncut; some usual small spots, a few loosely bound quires, otherwise very neat, fresh and white pages). Complete.
[NOTE] photos appear dark/grey due to lighting, the paper is in reality very fresh and white!
Very scarce work on physiognomy: the science that the face reflects character.
Complete set of three parts.
Rarely offered, sought-after and desirable set.
See the many photos for the many beautifully detailed copper engravings!
Very fresh and white, printed on thick, high-quality paper!
Very interesting for psychologists and behavioral scientists.
Collector's item!
VERY LOW RESERVED PRICE (!)
VERY LOW RESERVED PRICE (!)
Johann Caspar Lavater - On Physiognomy - Amsterdam, Joh. Allart, 1781-1784 - 4 parts in 4 volumes - three first editions, first part in second edition - original half-leather bindings; spines with raised bands and gold tooling - 23 x 15 cm
Condition: very good - neat original bindings (edges and corners bare); very neat, fresh and white paper (blocks uncut; some usual small spots, a few loosely bound quires, otherwise very neat, fresh and white pages). Complete.
[NOTE] photos appear dark/grey due to lighting, the paper is in reality very fresh and white!
Very scarce work on physiognomy: the science that the face reflects character.
Complete set of three parts.
Rarely offered, sought-after and desirable set.
See the many photos for the many beautifully detailed copper engravings!
Very fresh and white, printed on thick, high-quality paper!
Very interesting for psychologists and behavioral scientists.
Collector's item!
VERY LOW RESERVED PRICE (!)
Details
Number of books
4
Subject
Art, Graphic design, Illustrated, Medicine
Book title
[PRINT-BOOK PHYSIONOMY / FACE READING] "Over de physiognomie" - tientallen kopergravures (!)
Author/ Illustrator
Johann Caspar Lavater
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1781
Height
23 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
15 cm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Amsterdam, Joh. Allart
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
1111111
