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LAVATER Jean Gaspard: Essai sur la Physiognomonie, destiné a faire connaitre l'Homme,
Provenance:
et à la faire Aimer, 3 Volumes. La Haye, [Jacques van Karnebeek], (1781)-1786. (A fourth volume was published in 1803, and was sold separately). Complete, with 145 engraved plates numerous text engravings. Large folio, 35x29.5 cm. Leather backed plain boards. (3)
Provenance:
From the library of Michael Kuczynski
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LAVATER Jean Gaspard: Essai sur la Physiognomonie, destiné a faire connaitre l'Homme,
Estimate £1,000-£1,500
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