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New York:: Samuel R. Wells, 1872. Series: The Phrenological Journal, January-June, 1872, vol. LIV, nos. 1-6. [Whole nos. 396-401 ΓΆΒ Β" six issues]., 1872. 8vo. 76, 8; 77-148, 6, [2]; 149-218, 8, [2]; 219-288, [2], 8; 289-358, [4], 10, [10]; 359-424 pp. [p. 81 tear mended]. Generously illustrated, index; title-page is crudely affixed to textblock with cellophane tape, some minor tears to margins. Modern green gilt-stamped cloth. Original wrappers appear to be taped to inside of boards. June issue without Miscellany section or advertisements. Generally very good. Complete bound issues January to June 1872. The journal's mission was to educate a public who had yet to find, "an adequate conception of the real nature, the cogent evidence, and the vast importance of phrenology." Homespun wisdom combined with politics, agriculture, gossip, and the occult. These issues feature some marvelous essays, such as: "Your lips ΓΆΒ Β" what they mean" ΓΆΒ Β" "History of Photography in America" ΓΆΒ Β" R.T. Trall, Small-pox and vaccination ΓΆΒ Β"Sir Charles Bell, Expression ΓΆΒ Β" Its anatomy and philosophy ΓΆΒ Β" New intoxicants ΓΆΒ Β" Inebriate Asylums, their utility ΓΆΒ Β" Blushing ΓΆΒ Β" The Case of Lawrence Sullivan, a victory for phrenology ΓΆΒ Β" Fish culture in America ΓΆΒ Β" Our horse cars, by Periwinkle ΓΆΒ Β" Lord Brougham's Ghost ΓΆΒ Β" How the Different Faculties Combine, etc. Seller Inventory # EEG1140
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Title: The Phrenological Journal and Life ...
Publisher: Samuel R. Wells, 1872. Series: The Phrenological Journal, January-June, 1872, vol. LIV, nos. 1-6. [Whole nos. 396-401 ΓΆΒ Β" six is, New York:
Publication Date: 1872
Binding: Soft cover
