[Physiognomy] Over de physiognomie, door J.C. Lavater

Amsterdam, J. Allart, 1781-1784, 4 vols., with engraved title vignettes, 41 engraved plates and numerous illustrations in various sizes in the text, contemporary uniform half leather, large 8vo.

Endpapers renewed in the 19th century; boards worn along edges; leather somewhat dry and with small defects. As is often the case, the first volume is second edition, the other volumes are first Dutch edition. The first edition appeared in Leipzig, 1775. Our richly illustrated Dutch edition is compiled from a selection of texts from that German edition by Lavater himself. With: Physiögnomische catechismus. Bevattende de gronden en beginselen der gelaadkennis (...). Amsterdam, G. Bom en Zoonen, 1780, (2),XXVI,359 p., with engraved title vignette and 9 plates, later half cloth (without the half title and here and there foxed) and with 1 modern other on physiognomy. (total 3)