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J.C. Lavater Von der Physiognomik 1772

Title: Von der Physiognomik
Author: Lavater, J[ohann] C[asper]
Description: 2 volumes in 1. 80; 192 pp. (12mo) 6¼x3¾, period half calf and marbled boards, spine gilt. First Edition."Lavater was the last of the descriptive physiognomists." (Garrison-Morton) This work was later expanded into 'Physiognomische Fragmente zur Beforderung der Menschenkenntnis und Menschenliebe' (1775-78). Provenance: Joh. Theophil. Hoeffel (contemporary ownership inscription on title); Haskell F. Norman (bookplate). Garrison-Morton 154; Osler 3176; Norman 1285.
Heading: Place Published: Leipzig
Publisher: Weidmanns Erben
Date Published: 1772