The pocket Lavater, or, The science of physiognomy : to which is added, an inquiry into the analogy existing between brute and human physiognomy, from the Italian of Porta : embellished with 44 copperplate heads (1817)
Lavater, Johann Caspar, 1741-1801, Porta, Giambattista della, 1535?-1615. De humana physiognomonia. English. Selections, Van Winkle and Wiley, printer · New-York : Published by Van Winkle & Wiley · leaf 147
87 No. XXVII. In the physiognomy of this per-son we may remark a degree ofself-love which has degeneratedinto dogmatism, an arrogant dis-position, and a certain irritabili-ty which years cannot allay, andwhich is strongly manifested wher-ever his self-love is touched. Goodsense and correct judgment… … ■■■ ■ «§» 89 No. XXVIII. In this countenance we mayrecognise a rogue; the size andshape of the forehead are de-claratory, however, of a reflect-ing, and even of a profound mind.The salient angle of the nose, theprojection and sharpness of thechin, indicate an astute, enterpri-sing, and crafty…
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