On the functions of the brain and of each of its parts : with observations on the possibility of determining the instincts, propensities, and talents, or the moral and intellectual dispositions of men and animals, by the configuration of the brain and head.

[Boston] : [Marsh, Capen & Lyon], [1835]

6 volumes : frontispiece (portrait) ; 19 cm (12mo).

Each volume has an engraved series title-plate "The Phrenological Library. Edited By Nahum Capen. ... " and vol.I also has a lithograph portrait of the author

General title taken from half-title to each volume, each having also its own title (as below, followed by " ... By François Joseph Gall, M.D. Translated From The French, By Winslow Lewis, Jr. ... In Six Volumes. Volume I (-VI). Boston: Marsh, Capen & Lyon. 1835")

Vol.I includes a "Biography Of Dr. Gall" by the editor (i.e. Nahum Capen), p.[1]-52

Vols.I-II & IV "Printed by William A. Hall & Co"; vols.III & V-VI "Cambridge Press: Metcalf, Torry, And Ballou"

Collations for vols.I-II, V-VI include final blank leaf; for vol.III initial blank leaf

Copy 1 Vol. 1 Supplier/Donor: Brit. Phren. Soc Note: Pencil note by Joseph Millott Severn (b. 1860, proprietor of the Brighton Phrenological Institute) on front pastedown: "This set of Galls works belonged to Nicholas Morgan, & some of the notes & markings are by him & some are mine, J.M.S. At one time it was my intention to republish these six Vols .. I read & made some attempt to better punctuate these vols though desired not to alter them much. ... ". (NB. The notes &c. are not extensive.) Binding: orig. diaper grain bluish purple cloth, blind-stamped on upper and lower covers "Phrenological Library" within decorative frame, gilt spine title "Gall's Works Vol I", short series title at foot. Bookseller's ticket "J. Symington & Co. Booksellers & Stationers, 81, Queen-Street, Glasgow". Ex British Phrenological Society Library

Copy 1 Vol. 2 Note: Binding: uniform with vol.I. Bookseller's ticket "J. Symington & Co. (Late John Reid & Co.) Booksellers & Stationers, Importers of Foreign Books, 81, Queen-Street, Glasgow".

Copy 1 Vol. 3 Note: Binding: orig. morocco grain purple cloth, otherwise uniform with vols.I-II. No bookseller's ticket.

Copy 1 Vol. 4 Note: Binding: as vol.III.

Copy 1 Vol. 5 Note: Binding: as vol.III.

Copy 1 Vol. 6 Note: Binding: as vol.III. With engr. armorial book-plate of Thomas Symes Prideaux (pencil note beneath "one of the old phrenological writers. J.M. S[evern].").

Vol. I: On the origin of the moral qualities and intellectual faculties of man, and the conditions of their manifestation ([2], XI, [1], 342, [2] p.).--v. II: On the organ of the moral qualities and intellectual faculties, and the plurality of the cerebral organs (VIII, [1], 14-326, [2] p.).--v. III: The influence of the brain on the form of the head: the difficulties and means of determining the fundamental qualities and faculties, and of discovering the seat of their organs ... ([2], ix, [1], 316 p.).--v. IV-V: Organology; or, An exposition of the instincts, propensities, sentiments, and talents, or of the moral qualities, and the fundamental intellectual faculties in man and animals, and the seat of their organs. (VIII, [1], 14-284 p.; viii, 321, [3] p.).--v. VI: Critical review of some anatomico-physiological works; with an explanation of a new philosophy of the moral qualities and intellectual faculties (viii, 310, [2] p.).