Johann Caspar Lavater - [PRINT-BOOK PHYSIONOMY / FACE...

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 (!)

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