John caspar lavater (89 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Nineteenth Edition. No date. Greendclth boards with black decoration and title. Spine joints lightly rubbed.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Super octavo, brown buckram boards, gilt lettering and rule to spine, blind stamp decoration to spine & boards, frontispiece with tissue guard, cxxviii + 507pp, plates- not counted/presumed all present, VG- (moderate to heavy scuffing & bruising to board extrems, moderate scuffing to spine & boards, moderate tanning & foxing to page edges with lettering in ink to base of pages, blind embossed stamp of prev. bookseller to fep, prev. owner's ink stamp to full title page & sporadically throughout, light to moderate foxing to pages throughout). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. [nd], ca 1800. With engravings. 186 pages. This item is for Volume II ONLY. Later cloth rebind, age-soiled and edgeworn with frayed edges. Binding sound. Foxed throughout. Light pencil notation in margins of title page, interior else clean and unmarked.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1804, second edition. Written by John Caspar Lavater, translated from the German by Thomas Holcroft. Text in English. 242 pages. Volume one of a four-volume set; this item is for volume one ONLY. Brown half-leather with gilt titles and decoration at spine, marbled paper boards. Boards scratched and edgeworn with frayed edges; leather rubbed and moderately edgeworn, with heavy rubbing to spine tips, points of fraying at fore-edge corners. Spine square. Binding sound. Heavy foxing to first and last few pages, with prior owner's name inked to fly leaf and dated 1816. Interior else clean, with light toning to pages and very sparse foxing through text, but otherwise free of markings.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book on physiognomy delves into the profound connection between the physical features and the character of an individual. The author, a pioneer in the field, comprehensively examines the correlation between external appearance and internal qualities. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding this relationship for heightened self-awareness and fulfilling human potential. Through meticulous observations and detailed illustrations, the author establishes the foundation for a new science of personality analysis, providing valuable insights into the art of portrait painting, the detection of deception, and the overall comprehension of human nature. This book is a remarkable compendium of knowledge that continues to shape our understanding of the intricate interplay between the face and the soul. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating study of physiognomy, the art of understanding human character and personality through facial features. The author, a renowned expert in the field, presents a comprehensive exploration of the subject, delving into its origins, principles, and practical applications. Readers will discover how to decipher the subtle nuances in facial expressions, body language, and other physical characteristics to gain insights into the inner workings of the human mind. The author skillfully weaves together historical anecdotes, scientific research, and real-world examples, creating a compelling narrative that sheds light on the complex relationship between our physical appearance and our inner selves. This book not only provides a practical guide to physiognomy but also offers a thought-provoking examination of the nature of human identity, revealing the profound impact our physical attributes have on our lives and interactions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. A little foxing first couple of pages.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the concept of physiognomy, a method of understanding a person's character based on their facial features. Despite criticisms and objections over the years, the author believes physiognomy can provide valuable insights. Throughout the book, the author examines historical and contemporary perspectives on physiognomy, and offers evidence to support their belief that it is a valid and useful science. The author makes the case that physiognomy offers a unique way to understand human behavior and can be used to improve our relationships with others. Whether you're a seasoned expert or curious newcomer, this book offers fresh insights and perspectives on an age-old practice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

hardcover. Condizione: New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Three-Quarter Leather. Condizione: Very Good ++. Ninth edition 1855.Three quarter dark brown leather with marbled paper covers and marbled paste downs and flyleaves. Five raised bands with six compartments with gilt title and five gilt decorated compartments. All edges gilt. Light rubbing to paper edges of covers. 81 plates to include frontispiece. A very clean and tight copy with no marks or inscriptions.…

Condizione: Good Plus. 1st Edition. Volume III only of the four volume set. This work consisted of three volumes issued in four books, with Volume 2 split over two books. So this volume is actually book 3, containing the final part of Volume 2. Early 19th century ribbed brown cloth binding with paper title label to spine. Fading and marking to covers, bumping to corners. Occasional foxing and a few marks to the text. A few pages have slight loss to the margins, with some old paper repairs. Page 303/304 has a horizontal tear, with old paper repair. Old inked price and a previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown endpaper (Arthur William English). Fascinating early work on face reading, includes numerous plates. Overall condition is Good Plus. Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches (14 x 22 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 8vo. p187-p388.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. The boards are sunned, marked and worn but intact. The first and last few pages are marked. The hinges have been amateurishly repaired. Some light foxing; otherwise internally clean and tightly bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Bound in publisher's dark brown cloth with black and gilt lettering and decoration, clean tight and unmarked; this book has been recased, with new endpapers, using the old binding, so is very tight and usable.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. LAVATER, John Caspar. Physiognomy; or the corresponding analogy between the conformation of the features, and the ruling passions of the mind: translated from the original work. A new and improved edition, embellished with seven engravings. xii, 346pp., 7 plates. Some scattered foxing, name inked over at the head of the title-page, and lacks the rear blank end-paper. A good copy bound in contemporary half calf, marbled boards. Raised and gilt banded spine, gilt morocco label. 8vo. printed for T. Tegg, 73, Cheapside. 1827. …

18th Ed. Large 8vo. cxxviii + 507pp. + [i] blank + [iv] adverts. Port. frontis., 80 plates. Some very light marginal browning and sporadic spotting, some minor soiling to e.ps., original gilt lettered cloth lettered and decorated in black to upper board and spine, soiled and sl. rubbed, corners bumped. US$45.…