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North America, New York, 1877 CE. This is a vintage book: "How to Read Character With a Descriptive Chart - Handbook of Physiology Phrenology and Physiognomy- Illustrated". The copyright page reads "How to read character - a new illustrated hand-book or phrenology and physiognomy for students and examiners; with a descriptive chart." It was published by S.R. Wells & Company, who were based in New York, and is 191 pages. The book includes some amazing illustrations of heads and faces and claims to be able to determine personality based on their shapes. Looking through this book provides an interesting historical lesson in 19th century views on class and race as well as the science of phrenology, which was hugely popular at the time, especially in English speaking countries (French scholars had discredited the practice repeatedly). A book like this could have been brought out at society parties so people could engage in one of their favorite activities - taking a quiz about their personality. Size: 5.25" W x 7.6" H (13.3 cm x 19.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Historia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA.

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  • Condition: Slight wear to edges, and aging to the pages.

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