Author: Neuhusius, Edo (Edon van Neuhauss 1581-1638)
Title: THEATRUM INGENII HUMANI: sive De Cognoscenda Hominum indole & Secretis Animi Moribus, Libri Duo. Cum Indice Rerum utilissimo.
Description: Amsterdam, Joannes Janson 1648 Printer's mark (2) of sphere with angel trumpeter, below are farmer & astronmer. . TWO VOLUMES in One 12mo vellum laced through, with large spine compartment orange dyed and rather crudely lettered (vellum with minor damage but entirely firm) All edges dyed blue. Title in red & black + [24]pp prelims + 351pp +[1]p tabula; Vol.2 Title +[4]pp prelims +492pp + [14]pp tabula, index & errata, collated complete. Coat of arms bookplate to pastedown. Neat tight copy with printed side notes in italics, first title with faded name which can't be read, otherise no annotations or loose pages, 3 gatherings with minor marking and a few repairs, else very crisp, cleanly printed typography. *An early study of the "secrets of the human mind" (psychology) and of occult subjects, astrology and physionomy.

Keywords: early psychology theology religion occult spirit


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