Lavater, John Caspar (author) / Holcroft, Thomas (translater). Essays on Physiognomy. for the promotion and the knowledge and the love of mankindtranslated into English by Thomas Holcroft.To which are added one hundred physiognomonical rules, a posthumous work by Mr. Lavater, and memoirs of the life of the author. Second Edition. Three Volumes in Four. London, Printed by C. Whittingham, 1804. 24 x 15 cm. Vol.1: cxlvii, 242 pages & 96 Plates / Vol.2: TP, (2) [TOC], 324 pages & 114 Plates / Vol.3: TP, (4) [TOC], 272 pages & 62 Plates / Vol.4: pages 273 to 399 & 152 Plates , followed by ten pages Index. Counted 424 Plates in Total. Uniform quarter green morocco over paper covered boards. Rough cut edges. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Occasional mild foxing / browning. Overall a very nice set.

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• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 104540AB

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