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    By Rev. John Caspar Lavater
    Dublin   Printed by W. Sleater and P. Byrne
    7" by 4" vi, 222pp
    The third edition of this collection of aphorisms from Swiss philosopher Johann Kaspar Lavater.
    By Rev. John Caspar Lavater

    1790 Aphorisms on Man

    Dublin   Printed by W. Sleater and P. Byrne
    7" by 4" vi, 222pp
    The third edition of this collection of aphorisms from Swiss philosopher Johann Kaspar Lavater.
    £249.00
    : 0.5kgs / : 988Y26
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    Description

    Leather Binding

    The third edition, published in Dublin. Previous editions were printed for J. Johnson, London.

    Translated from the original manuscript published anonymously in 1787.

    In full calf binding. With an engraved frontispiece. 

    Comprising 633 'Aphorisms on Man' written by prominent Swiss poet, philosopher and theologian, Johann Kaspar Lavater, who is also seen as the founder of physiognomy.

    From the library of Jarrard Edward Strickland (1781-1844), bearing his engraved frontispiece to the front paste down.

    Condition

    In full calf binding. Externally, with rubbing to the extremities, notably to the joints. A few marks to the boards. Bookplate of Jarrard Edw. Strickland to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with toning and spotting to the endpapers. Worming to the first and last few leaves. Ownership inscription to the front free endpaper.

    Very Good

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