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Robert Knox. The Races of Men: A Fragment. First Edition. London: Henry Renshaw, 1850.  
Hardcover, 479 pp., richly illustrated. Dimensions: 19 x 12.5 cm. Weight: 500 g. 
Condition: Very good. Bound in the publisher's brown cloth. Gilt lettering to spine. Good binding and cover. Some tears on the spine edges and the front joint. 
Interior:
The book was not fully read, and numerous pages remained uncut. Hebrew ex libris on the title page. Foxing is present only on the few initial pages and some posterior pages. The rest of the pages are immaculate.

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Attention: The London 1850 first edition (479 pp.) should be distinguished from the Philadelphia edition (323 pp., Lea & Blanchard) that was also printed in 1850 but without illustrations in the text. 
The London edition has a rare peculiarity in the history of printing. The illustration "Bust of the Young Memnon: British Museum" was printed twice, on pages 185 and 201. 
Robert Knox (1791-1862) conducted a scientific study of human races, examining the physical and mental characteristics of various groups of people worldwide. Knox discusses the differences between races in terms of their physical appearance, including skin color, facial features, and body structure, as well as their intellectual and moral capabilities. He also discusses the history of human migration and the development of different races over time. The book was controversial for the public of 1850, as it was seen as promoting racial superiority, justifying colonialism, and a negative attitude toward Jews.


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