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LAVATER, Johann Casper (1741-1801). Von der Physiognomik. Leipzig: Weidmanns Erben, 1772.
2 volumes in one, 8o (156 x 95 mm). Engraved title vignette. Contemporary half calf, spine gilt and with lettering piece. Provenance: Joh. Theophil. Hoeffel (contemporary ownership inscription on title).
FIRST EDITION. "Lavater was the last of the descriptive physiognomists. He expanded the above work into Physiognomische Fragmente zur Befrderung der Menschenkenntnis und Menschenliebe 1775-78. This was translated into English by H. Hunter as Essays on physiognomy, London, 1789-98 and other editions. His work was very influential on portraiture." Garrison-Morton 154; Osler 3176; Norman 1285.
2 volumes in one, 8o (156 x 95 mm). Engraved title vignette. Contemporary half calf, spine gilt and with lettering piece. Provenance: Joh. Theophil. Hoeffel (contemporary ownership inscription on title).
FIRST EDITION. "Lavater was the last of the descriptive physiognomists. He expanded the above work into Physiognomische Fragmente zur Befrderung der Menschenkenntnis und Menschenliebe 1775-78. This was translated into English by H. Hunter as Essays on physiognomy, London, 1789-98 and other editions. His work was very influential on portraiture." Garrison-Morton 154; Osler 3176; Norman 1285.