Memory Intellectual Improvement by Fowler (46 results)

hardcover. Condition: Fair. Poor Condition; 1847; brown cloth boards with gold spine title; heavy wear to edges of boards and spine; boards and spine are discolored; no jacket; title page through page 22 are nearly detached; discoloration and staining to pages; 231 pages; 12mo, 6 3/4" to 7 3/4" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. cover soiled/stained. Heavy bumping/rubbing at corners and edges. Approx. 3 inch tear along edge of spine. Interior unmarked.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In.

Condition: New.

"Twenty-Fifth Edition, Improved" (as stated upon title page). i-xii, 13-231, [1], 1-8 pages. H 19cm x L 12.5cm. Original dark brown cloth, boards rubbed with some mild discoloration, 1.25cm chip to spine head with partial loss to "Fowler" of the gilt stamped title lettering with the remainder otherwise fairly bright, some rubbing to gilt stamping at spine heel with shallow loss of cloth so that spine is even with the bottom edge of the quires, bottom and top edges of boards worn with corners bumped. Endpapers well browned; three antiquarian ink inscriptions on front free endpaper with one dated 1865 in Mobile, Alabama; antiquarian blindstamp of "F. Bly, | Phrenologist | and | Book-Seller | Vine St. | North of | Fourth | Cincinnati." on second front fly leaf opposite title page; mild to moderate foxing upon interior leaves; top corners of pages 51/52 and 147/148 creased from past fold-downs; dark brown ink? stains at bottom margins of pages 227 to rear pastedown. With 26 illustrations amongst text and eight pages of publisher's advertisements at rear of which pages 5-8 are chipped at their fore-edges. A good+ copy.

Condition: New. In.

NY: Fowlers & Wells, 1848. 231 pages, 6pp 'Works on the Natural Sciences published by Fowlers & Wells, Phrenologists, NY.' Phrenological illustration of brain, 26 engravings of geniuses & idiots. 7.5x4.5", black cloth. Spine cloth gone, edges frayed, foxed, shaken, fair.

Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: Good. (Author is Practical Phrenologist) Originally published, 1847. Third and Last book in series on phrenology--studying the bumps on the skull. Smaller book, dark brown cloth, embossed design to spine and center front with raised letters: Fowlers and Wells Phrenologists and Publishers, 231 pages plus extensive catalog, gilt with small illustration and price on spine--just good, worn at spine top right edge and along spine bottom edge and top front tip, odd-shaped thumbnail-sized surface wear at bottom front, some illustrations. Near Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Octavo. Bound in contemporary quarter cloth. Marbled boards. Gilt lettering to spine. Good binding and cover. Wear to extremities. Newspaper clipping pastedown to inside board. Contemporary pastedown to spine. Clean, unmarked pages. Scattered foxing. Ships daily.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Phrenology, a 19th-century theory that linked personality traits and mental abilities to the shape and size of the skull. The author, a passionate advocate for this now-discredited science, argues that understanding and cultivating one's intellectual faculties is essential for achieving personal growth, happiness, and success. The book is organized into three volumes, each exploring a different aspect of Phrenology's application to education and self-improvement. The first volume examines the importance of physical health and its impact on mental well-being, while the second delves into the nature of character and how it can be molded. This third and final volume focuses on the education of the intellect, analyzing each intellectual faculty and outlining specific techniques to enhance memory, learn, and expand one's mental capabilities. The author emphasizes the crucial role of "self-made" intellectual attainment, arguing that while nature bestows upon us all innate talents, it is through dedicated cultivation that these abilities truly blossom. The book offers practical guidance for both individuals and families, highlighting the importance of self-education and home-based learning. It also critiques traditional educational systems, proposing alternative approaches grounded in Phrenological principles. By exploring the power of individual faculties and offering a comprehensive system for intellectual improvement, the author reveals the transformative potential of understanding and harnessing the full capacity of the human mind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. ] Hardback, 12mo, gilt and embossed dark brown cloth, 231 + 4 (ads) + 4 (more ads) pages, Good only. Spine ends and corners bumped and rubbed through + minor or a little worse overall surface wear. A fore-edge stain runs throughout most of the book, but stays in the margins and is of any amount of severity only to the last 60 pages. A pair of small, purple dingbats (decorative elements) stamped on FFEP and as well reappear a few other times in the book. Two previous owner labels (William H. Schmieding, Cincinnati) including one on the title page that had been pasted over another previous owner's signature (possibly a J.J. Edw.? Adams or some such). Another previous owner bookplate to front pastedown (H.A. Monday M.D., perhaps with Freemasonry motif). Engravings. RWR5 Medicine Psychology Phrenology Religion & Philosophy.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. New York: Fowler & Wells, n.d. (c. 1880). Later edition. Duodecimo in brown cloth. VG.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 242 pages. 8.94x6.02x0.63 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 242. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1847 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 242.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 244. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1846 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 244.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.