One of my favorite places to scrounge for old books and prints is the Phoenix Bookstore in Lambertville, NJ. I am fortunate that it is own by friends of the family. I can count on finding used and antique books for my artwork. They are consistently high quality finds. Some used books stores just purchase books without discriminating about them. Because of the limited space, the owners can afford to be picky and come up with real finds. I was lucky enough to find this wonderful book on Phrenology - the study of lumps and bumps on the head, facial characteristics, and head shapes to determine quality of character. It was the precursor to modern day sociology, criminology and psychology.
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