Compendio della cefalogia fisonomica nella quale si contiene cento sonetti di diversi eccellenti poeti sopra cento teste humane.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $100

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author

GHIRADELLI, CORNELIO

printer

G. Recaldini,

Place

Bologna

Publication

1673

Description

Engraved title page, portrait of the author and with scores of woodcut portraits in the text displaying the facial features discussed in the following chapter.

summary

Fascinating work on the pseudo-science of physiognomy, both male and female.

Contemporary vellum-backed boards, lightly worn. 4to.

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