GALL, Franz Joseph (1758-1828). Organologia o saggio di una nuova dottrina intorno alla struttura And the functions of the brain. Bologna: Dall'Olmo and Tiocchi, 1835. Scarce Italian edition of the work that gave rise to phrenology. Gall's work represented a true turning point in the study of brain organology in the 19th century, introducing innovative concepts on the structure and functions of the brain that significantly influenced the development of medicine and psychology, opening new perspectives on understanding human behavior through anatomical analysis of the brain. 8vo, (215 x 240mm). 1 lithographic plate with folding anatomical illustrations and 5 folding tables, uncut (some foxing). Publisher's wrappers, title printed to covers and spine (minor chipping and some wear). (1)

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