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LAVATER, JOHN CASPAR. 1741-1801. Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to Promote the Knowledge and th...

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Marlborough, Massachusetts

LAVATER, JOHN CASPAR. 1741-1801. Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to Promote the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind. London: Printed by T. Bensley for John Stockdale, 1810. 3 volumes in 5. Folio (344 x 170 mm). 172 engraved plates, including 2 portraits of George Washington, numerous engravings throughout text. Covers of volume 1 detached, chipping to joints of all volumes, rubbing, moderate foxing throughout. The production of the illustrations was overseen by Henry Fuseli and include engravings by Thomas Holloway and three signed engravings by William Blake (one a full-page portrait), as well as the two portraits of Washington. SOLD NOT SUBJECT TO RETURN. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ▲ ▲ 'Bonhams' owns the 'Lot' either wholly or partially or may otherwise have an economic interest. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

LAVATER, JOHN CASPAR. 1741-1801. Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to Promote the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind. London: Printed by T. Bensley for John Stockdale, 1810. 3 volumes in 5. Folio (344 x 170 mm). 172 engraved plates, including 2 portraits of George Washington, numerous engravings throughout text. Covers of volume 1 detached, chipping to joints of all volumes, rubbing, moderate foxing throughout. The production of the illustrations was overseen by Henry Fuseli and include engravings by Thomas Holloway and three signed engravings by William Blake (one a full-page portrait), as well as the two portraits of Washington. SOLD NOT SUBJECT TO RETURN. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ▲ ▲ 'Bonhams' owns the 'Lot' either wholly or partially or may otherwise have an economic interest. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Books and Manuscripts: Summer Sale

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Tags: William Blake, Engraving, Portrait, 15th-18th Century Art