As of October 2011, this collection is held by the Rare Book Division, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library For inquiries, email [email protected] Catalogue Revised by Robert Jackson Bibliographia Phrenologica Denis Gahagan 1 11/04/2011 As of October 2011, this collection is held by the Rare Book Division, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library For inquiries, email [email protected] 001 Akin, ______. A phrenological bijou: or, vade-mecum of mental science, being a brief illustration of the organs, as arranged on Mr. Akin's Palladian bust, and likewise his set of phrenological models; with concise remarks on cerebral development and the combination of faculties; also cautionary hints for guiding the judgement of the juvenile student. Bath: C. Duffield; London: Hurst Chance & Co., 1830, with coloured frontispiece and ornate title page, pp. ii + 54. [ffep elegantly signed: C. Budeler, August 17th, ’30.]. Ref.RC/13. Contents in beautifully fresh condition. 8.5” x 5.2”, in plain grey paper-covered boards, clean and firm though slightly knocked, but with the spine severely chipped and disintegrating. VG. 002 A. M. of the Middle Temple. (Michie, Sir Archibald). A challenge to phrenologists; or, phrenology tested by reason and facts. London: James S. Hodson, 1839, pp. 206. [ffe signed: William Murray, with his wax seal: ‘M’; title page also signed.]. Ref.RC/771. ffe soiled, and tearing a little where the seal has pulled. Contents otherwise good. In original dark green cloth, lettered in gilt on front, firm. Extremities knocked and small tear at head of upper joint. VG. 003 (Anon). Phrenology, psychology, and pneumatology; or, the importance of training the whole being; by an introviser. London: John Chapman, 1853, pp. v + 65. [ffep signed: E. G., 1854.]. Ref.RC/33.27. With a folding frontis and one text illustration. Frontis foxed, slight soiling of first few leaves, otherwise clean. Small soiling spot to front pastedown and facing endpaper. Tall 8vo, 7.5” x 5.1”, in original binding of decorative blind-stamped maroon cloth lettered on front in gilt, firm and clean, extremities slightly knocked and scuffed. VG. 004 (Anon). The hand phrenologically considered: being a glimpse at the relation of the mind with the organisation of the body. London: Chapman & Hall; London: George Barclay, 1848, pp. vi + 78, 4 plates. Ref.RC/33.24. Text clean, plates have some foxing: a few spots to title page. Front free endpaper removed, bookseller’s miniature label on pastedown. In original binding of brown cloth, decorated in blind and lettered in gilt. Spine ends slightly knocked, small patch of discolouration to lower board, otherwise in very bright clean condition. VG. 005 (Anon). The philosophy of phrenology simplified; by a member of the Phrenological and Philosophical Societies of Glasgow, etc. etc. Glasgow: W. B. McPhun; London: N. H. Cotes, 1836, pp. xii + 144 + xviii + 4 plates + frontis printed in green. Frontis clean, plates foxed. Text block split at title page, otherwise firm. 6” x 3.6”, in original binding of brown textured cloth, knocked and rubbed, with gilt bust and lettering on upper board. * With minor repair, would be VG-. 006 (Anon). True and false phrenology. Reprinted from No. XXVII of the British and Foreign Medical Review, edited by John Forbes. London: John Churchill, 1842, pp. 18. Stitched pamphlet, 8” x 5”. Text clean, front cover slightly soiled, back cover stained. VG. 007 Armstrong-Jones, Sir Robert. The growth of the mind. The Henderson Trust lectures - No. 9. Delivered at the University of Edinburgh, 29th November, 1929. Edinburgh & London: Oliver & Boyd, 1929, pp. 29. (stitched illustrated booklet). Ref.RC/37. Slight foxing to title page, otherwise very clean copy. Quarto, in dark green printed covers. VG+. 008 Asquith, W. Phrenology: the science of brain and mind. Hull, Yorks: Townsend & Townsend (By special arrangement with the author), May 1940, pp. 54, with one illustration. [Signed on pastedown: Clifford Scorrer, Glastonbury, 15.iii.45.]. Ref.RC/42. Contents in very fresh condition. 8vo, in thin printed boards: corner sunned at back, rust marks from staples near spine, otherwise clean. Dust jacket chipped, soiled and laminated. VG / G- 009 Barclay, Hugh. Curiosities of phrenology: being an inquiry into the proofs and arguments for and against phrenology. Glasgow, Edinburgh and London: W. R. McPhun, 1864, pp. 56 + xvi. [Title-page inscribed: Dr. Isaac Wallace, with the author’s respects and affectionate regards. Woodlands, 11th Feb’y 1864.]. Ref.RC/56. Text very good: the publishers’ advertisements which follow are not so well printed. Front endpaper split at inner hinge but boards firm. Tall 8vo, 8.4” x 5.5”, in original thin purple textured boards with printed green label. Some wear to edges and corners, and the label is partially disfigured by a splash. VG. 2 2 11/04/2011 As of October 2011, this collection is held by the Rare Book Division, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library For inquiries, email [email protected] 010 Barnard, Amy B. Mind and brain: phrenology for beginners; a textbook of practical phrenology based on physiology of the brain. London: L. N. Fowler & Co., 1929, pp. 288. Ref.RC/65. LACKING 1 PLATE. With a frontis and 13 (of 14) plates, including 2 foldout diagrams. Text clean, endpapers spotted. In original blue patterned cloth ruled and lettered in gilt: clean and firm, slightly knocked and dulled. VG- 011 Barnard, Amy B. Mind and brain: phrenology for beginners; a textbook of practical phrenology based on physiology of the brain. London: L. N. Fowler & Co., 1929, pp. 288. (another copy). Ref.RC/65. With a frontis and 14 plates, including 2 foldout diagrams. Minor spotting to initial and final leaves and to closed edges: otherwise very clean. In original blue patterned cloth ruled and lettered in gilt: clean and firm. Small string mark to lower joint and board edges, base of spine slightly crimped. VG. 012 Béraud, A. Pierre. De la phrénologie humaine appliquée a la philosophie, aux mœurs et au socialisme. Paris: Durand, Libraire, 1848, pp. iv + 386. With 5 plates. Contents very fresh. Marbled endpapers. In dark green quarter binding of calf ruled and lettered in gilt, with textured boards. Slight scuffing to head of spine and upper joint, but all firm and clean. VG+ 013 Berrio, Jordi. Ideari de Marià Cubí. Antología Catalana, dirigida per Joaquín Molas, No. 16. Barcelona: Edicions 62, October 1965, 1st edition, pp. 72. Paperback. Contents unmarked and fresh. Thin printed pale buff card covers with very light soiling. VG+ 014 Bessieres, C. L. Nueva clasificación de las facultades cerebrales, ó la frenología; traducida al castellano por José Cerber de Robles. Valencia: Imprenta de Cabrerizo, 1837, pp. xvi + 206. LACKING 1 PLATE. Some cockling and faint tide mark affecting upper part of pages. With only the second of the two plates at the back, a large fold-out, clean but with a small tear. Marbled endpapers slightly stained. Small octavo (6.5” x 4.2”) in contemporary full mottled calf with gilt decorated spine: some surface damage and label chipped (no loss of print). Rather dulled and knocked, but firm, clean and glossy. VG- 015 Blackford, J. P. Phrenology: the science of the mind: the student's enchyridion. London: The British Phrenological Society Inc. & Messrs. L. N. Fowler & Co., 1914, 1st edition, pp. 188. [ffe signed (i) Alfred J. Smith, Nov. 23rd, '14; and (ii) E. H. Newman.]. Ref.RC/95. Much pencil marking at pp. 107-124, and a little elsewhere. Text generally fresh and clean. With frontis portrait. In original binding of red cloth lettered in gilt. Firm and generally clean, spine dulled, spine ends puckered. VG. 016 Blackford, J. P. Phrenology: the science of the mind: the student’s enchyridion. London: The British Phrenological Society Inc. & L. N. Fowler & Co., 1914, 1st edition, pp. 188. [Signed on ffe: (i) R. A. Fisher, "Pine Cot", Hersham Rd, Walton-0n-Thames; and (ii) M. N. Parry-Maddock, August, 1973.]. Ref.RC/95. Contents clean, with frontis portrait. 6.9” x 4.5”= smaller format. In original binding of green cloth, lettered and ruled in gilt. Spine rubbed. All extremities knocked, with some fraying at spine ends and a little scuffing at corners. Firm and fairly bright. VG- 017 Blackford, J. P. Phrenology: the science of the mind : the student's enchyridion. Brighton: J. M. Severn, 1928, 2nd edition, edited by A. G. Millott Severn and J. Millott Severn, pp.188. [ffep stamped: Property of the British Phrenological Society (Inc.) - and crossed out with a single line.]. Ref.RC/95. Contents very fresh – appears unread. With frontis portrait. In original binding of blue cloth, lettered and ruled in gilt. A particularly sharp fresh bright copy. Fine. 018 Blackford, J. P. Phrenology: the science of the mind: the student's enchyridion. Brighton: J. M. Severn, 1928, 2nd edition, edited by A. G. Millott Severn and J. Millott Severn, pp.188. [ffep Inscribed: B'ton, June 23, 1932. To Mrs. L. Pearson with the good wishes of J. Millott Severn, F. B. P. S.]. Ref.RC/95. Endpapers browning slightly, contents otherwise very clean. With frontis portrait. In original binding of green cloth, lettered and ruled in gilt. Faint spill mark to upper board and one corner knocked, otherwise in bright clean condition. VG. 3 3 11/04/2011 As of October 2011, this collection is held by the Rare Book Division, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library For inquiries, email [email protected] 019 Blackford, J. P. Phrenology: the science of the mind: the student's enchyridion. Brighton: J.