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The "science" of phrenology had its own publication...
The "science" of phrenology had its own publication...
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November 01, 1866
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, & LIFE ILLUSTRATED, New York, November, 1865
* Uncommon publication
Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
The ftpg. has a print of: "Major General James S. Negley" with a biography of him as well. Many more inside as well as noted in the photos.
The issue is complete in 32 pages, 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, some foxing, nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
No Longer Available
