Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Elements of Phrenology

Edinburgh: MacLachlan & Stewart, and John Anderson Jun. 1836. Fourth edition. Hardcover. Octavo. (17), viii, 194 (2)pp., vi plates. Plain brown boards with white library tape reinforcing spine. "Many persons desire to know something about Phrenology, who nevertheless are not prepared to bestow much either of time or money in the pursuit of it. There are others who, fully convinced of its truth and importance, wish to possess a manual to facilitate their practice of its doctrines. The present work is intended to serve both classes, by conveying a brief but comprehensive view of the science at a moderate expense. The present is the fourth edition, which is corrected, enlarged, and enriched with plates and cuts." (Author.) Includes plate with illustration and names of Phrenological Organshistory if the discovery of Phrenology, in-text drawings and six plates illustrating various aspects of the subject. Contains publisher's advertisements at front and rear. Appears to be rebound with plates III. through VI. rebound in reverse order. Drawing in blue pencil on verso of plate IV. and Scotch Skull shaded with blue pencil, page 56. Binding with wear along edges and repaired spine; drawing on back cover. Starting at inside front cover, signature with 17 pages of advertisements and title page loose but present. Block with light foxing. Binding in overall fair, interior in fair to good- condition. fair to g-. Item #45297

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