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The "science" of phrenology had its own publication...
The "science" of phrenology had its own publication...
Item # 672100
January 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, January, 1853 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.
Inside has various prints of men & women, including; "The Good Man & the Murderer--A Contract" "Michael-Angelo" and a few others.
Complete in 24 pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches, some foxing, nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War