Writer and advocate of phrenology (1788–1858) who founded the influential Edinburgh Phrenological Society. ALS signed “Geo. Combe,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, Edinburgh, October 5, 1821. Letter to his publisher. In part: “Heard…that you are a friend to the new Philosophy of Man I use the freedom to send you a report of the Phrenological Society…and beg to say that the Society will be happy to inscribe your name as a corresponding member…As you may have heard of my observations on D. Haggarts head, without hearing all the circumstances, I beg to send you a copy of a small pamphlet on the subject…as the case is really an interesting confirmation of the Science.” Reverse of second integral page is also addressed in Combe’s hand. Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, light scattered creases, and an area of toning to the upper right, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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