Phrenology: The Language of the Mental Faculties

Comprehensive guide to phrenology & its use in deciphering character & personality by reading the shape of the skull & bumps on the head. Author was past president of the British Phrenological Society & wrote this book to commemorate 50 years of practicing phrenology. In 464 pages + ads for other books in rear, pen-and-ink illustrations throughout. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1938, self-published in Brighton, England, with author photo & facsimile signature as frontispiece. Hardcover octavo has deep navy cloth-covered boards with brilliant gilt lettering to front & spine. Condition isVG+: exceptionally clean & bright, binding tight & square, hinges secure. Pages creamy white with age-appropriate tanning, heavier around edges & very heavy to endpapers; foxing in front matter. Slight rightward lean, mild rubbing to extremities & heavier corner bumping, with slight fraying. NO writing or underlining or highlighting; NOT ex-lib. Protected in clear mylar cover which former owner had taped to both boards. Please see our photos--they show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Description & photos property of Gargoyle Books. Same Day Shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship next business day.

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Publisher: Brighton

Year: 1938

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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