Reminiscences of Dr. Spurzheim and George Combe: and a Review of the Science of Phrenology from the Period of Its Discovery By Dr. Gall, to the Time of the Visit of George Combe to the United States, 1838, 1840

Nahum Capen

Language: English

Published by Fowler & Wells, Publishers, New York, 1881

  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 5.

Seller: Yesterday's Book Shop, CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.Yesterday's Book Shop

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026

View this seller's items
Hardcover

Condition: Used

US$ 15.72

US$ 5.90 shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns
Save for laterCreate a Want for similar items

Item description from seller

Hardcover. Maroon cloth boards with black design on front, blindstamped on rear, gilt on spine. Bookplate of the personal library of C. H. Stambaugh on the front pastedown. Interior pages show soiling and smudge prints but no handwriting noted. Front board has crease where board was stressed, this crease can also be seen on the interior side. See photos.

Seller Inventory # 2190333

Report this item

Bibliographic details

Title
Reminiscences of Dr. Spurzheim and George Combe: and a Review of the Science of Phrenology from the Period of Its Discovery By Dr. Gall, to the Time of the Visit of George Combe to the United States, 1838, 1840
Author
Nahum Capen
Publisher
Fowler & Wells, Publishers, New York
Publication year
1881
Condition
Good-
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Dimensions
12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
Seller catalogs
19th Century, Reference / Engineering / Medical

Yesterday's Book Shop

CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item5 to 15 business days3 to 7 business days
First itemUS$ 5.90US$ 14.90
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

Yesterday's Book Shop is a small, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in Maryland in 1966 under the name The Collector's Corner, which mainly dealt in older books, stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the main focus became only books and printed matter.

Specialty

First editions, signed editions, limited editions, pre-1950 collectible copies with most being around the turn of the twentieth century and earlier.

Seller's business information

Yesterday's Book Shop

OR, U.S.A.

Contact sellerView this seller's itemsView seller's storefront