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De Humana Physiognomonia. Libri III

Author Written by Giovanni Battista della Porta Italian
Publisher Published by Giuseppe Cacchi Italian
1586
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  • Title: De Humana Physiognomonia. Libri III
  • Author: Written by Giovanni Battista della Porta (Italian, 1538–1615)
  • Publisher: Published by Giuseppe Cacchi , Sorrento
  • Date: 1586
  • Medium: Letterpress text with engraved illustrations
  • Dimensions: Overall: 13 x 9 1/4 x 1 1/16 in. (33 x 23.5 x 2.7 cm)
    plate: 3 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (8.9 x 14.9 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937
  • Object Number: 37.36.2
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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