Auction 354 Old & Rare Books - Various subjects
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PHYSIOGNOMY -- LAVATER, J.C. Over de physiognomie. Amst., Allart, 1781-84. 4 vols. W. 4 ti.-vign., (3 identical), 1 engr. portr. of the author, 41 full-p. engr. & 382 smaller engr. in the text, incl. sev. silhouets. Cont. hcf. w. richly dec. gilt backs, red & green labels, uncut.

Vol. 1 in 2nd ed. - The very charming engravings are skillfully executed by J. R. Schillenberg, R. Brichet, a.m.o. The text was selected by Lavater himself from parts of the monumental German first edition, and translated into Dutch by J.W. v.d. Haar. - Fine set. BMN II, 39.

€ 180

result € 220

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