Lavater, John Casper Essays on Physiognomy, designed to promote the knowledge and the love ofmankind. Translated from the French by Henry Hunter, DD London: John Murray, 1792 A splendid copy of Lavater's work, famed not so much for its pseudo- scientific theses, but for the large and impressive collection of engraved plates and text engravings by a number of noted artists. Johann Casper Lavater (1741-1801) was a native of Zurich, and served as pastor in various local churches. Known for his oratorical skills and mystic fervor, it is for Essays on Physiognomy, with illustrations by his friend Henry Fuseli, and others, that he is now remembered. Gordon Ray notes that "The best realization of [Fuseli's] aim [to "render the most dramatic episodes of Shakespeare in the pictorial language of Michaelangelo"] is found...in Lavater's Essays on Physiognomy...Fuseli's drawings are rendered with unusual distinction in the engravings of T. Holloway and in one instance Gillray." A HANDSOME COPY OF AN IMPORTANT WORK 5 vols., 4to. Illustrated by more than eight hundred engravings, accurately copied; and some duplicates added from originals. Executed by, or under the inspection of Thomas Holloway. Contemporary tam calf, rebacked, covers with wide gilt-rolled borders, red leather spine labels, marlbed endpapers, all edges gilt. Edges a little rubbed , covers a little scuffed, but the bindings are sturdy and sound, interiors bright and crisp. Ray, The Illustrator and the Book in England, p. 21 Price: USD 2,000.00 other currencies   order no. 24378    inquire

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