Engel - Ideen zu einer Mimik 2 Bde.
Engel, J.J. Ideen zu einer Mimik. 2 vols. Berlin, at the expense of the author and Mylius, 1785-86. title, 381 p., 1 leaf; 2 vols. 314 p., 1 w. With 1 engraved frontispiece. Frontispiece and 59 illustrations on 34 copper plates by J.W. Meil. Hardcover d. With 2 col. Goedeke V, 474, 13; Dorn, Meil 447-481; Rümann 232 (erroneously: -1787).- The engravings show postures and gestures, thus Engel's work on mimicry and acting was of considerable influence on the style of representation of Goethe's time.- On writing paper.- Some foxing in places, sporadically with small dampstain.
