A Lecture on Heads

George Alexander Stevens; Mr Pilon; Charles Lee Lewis

Edité par Bensley for Vernor and Hood, London, 1799

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An early edition of George Alexander Stevens' famous satirical lecture on physiognomy. 'A Lecture on Heads' was first performed by Stevens in 1764, and received immediate success. This satire regards heads and fashion, which parodied the popularity of physiognomy. This edition has additions by Mr Pilon as delivered to Charles Lee Lewis. To the rear is added an essay on satire. Illustrated, with twenty four vignettes of 'heads' by Nesbit, from drawings by Thurston. This is possibly John Thurston, the British printmaker and illustrator. He is known for illustrating many works including James Thomson's seasons. An uncommon printed edition of this famous satirical lecture. In a contemporary calf binding. Externally, the front board is detached but present. Small loss to the leather at the head and tail of spine. Boards remain bright. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with occasional spots to the first and last few pages. Otherwise, pages are generally clean. Good Only.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: A Lecture on Heads
• Éditeur: Bensley for Vernor and Hood, London
• Date de parution: 1799
• Reliure: Leather
• Illustrateur: Nesbit; Thurston
• État de l'article: Good Only
• Type de livre: book
• Catalogues du vendeur:
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