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The "science" of phrenology had its own publication...
The "science" of phrenology had its own publication...
Item # 672219
December 01, 1854
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, December, 1854 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 a great article on: "Gold Coins of the United States" which includes 23 nice engravings of the various American gold coins, a few dating back to the 1790's. A great report for any coin collector.
Complete in 24 pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches, some foxing, nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
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