1797 Essays on Physiognomy Caspar Lavater Illustrated Occult Sciences Philosophy

1797 Essays on Physiognomy Caspar Lavater Illustrated Occult Sciences Philosophy

“If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already.”

― Johann Kaspar Lavater

Johann Casper Lavater was an 18^th-century philosopher who was well known for his essays on physiognomy. His believes and teachings on physiognomy did not always coincide with Zwinglian philosophies, but he is credited with being the first to introduce the idea that “physiognomy related to the specific character traits of individuals, rather than general types.” (Baggerman, Controlling Time).

This edition includes hundreds of illustrations of human faces and characters depicting the traits of individuals discussed in the work. This collection of essays dominated bookshelves during the 18^th– and 19^th-centuries, even during the height of classic literature. The greatest popularity of this book rests with the accompanying illustrations. Extremely desirable!

In addition to his physiognomy essays, his writings on mysticism were very popular during his lifetime.

Item number: #579

Price: $1250

LAVATER, Johann Caspar

Essays on physiognomy : calculated to extend the knowledge and the love of mankind. Written by the Rev. John Caspar Lavater, Citizen of Zurich. Translated from the last Paris edition, by the REv. C. Moore … illustrated by several hundred engravings, accurately copied from the originals.

London : Sold by H.D. Symonds, 1797.

Details:

• Collation complete with all pages: 4 volumes in 2 tomes
  • Each volume with separate decorative title page
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Language: English
• Provenance: Stamp – Saul Rosenzweig
  • (1907–2004) was an American psychologist and therapist
• Size: ~8.75in X 5.5in (22cm x 13cm)

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