1867 Phrenological Journal Pseudo Science 12 vols

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Lot number185
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DateAugust 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction houseWinchester Auctioneers

1867 Phrenological Journal and Life Illustrated Magazine with order forms/inserts. 12 issues appearing to be a complete year. Possible wear/tears, 2 missing covers, a couple with detached covers. See photos. January is in poor condition. 9 1/2 x 12" Victorian-era periodicals published by S. R. Wells and Company, New York. The American Phrenological Journal was a prominent 19th-century monthly periodical published by Fowler and Wells in New York. It promoted pseudo-scientific phrenology and featured illustrated skull analyses, racial theories, and articles on health, literature, and self-improvement. Jan. No. 1 Vol. 45 Feb. No. 2. Vol. 45 Mar. No. 3. Vol. 45 April N. 4. Vol. 45 May No 5. Vol 45 June No. 6. Vol. 45 July No. 1. Vol. 46 Aug. No. 2 Vol. 46 Sept. No.3 Vol. 46 Oct. No. 4 Vol. 46 Nov. No. 5 Vol 46 Dec. No. 6 Vol. 46

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