76/1724 [Physiognomy]. "Bello e Nouvo or Quite new from an Italian Ms. A Guide in the choice of a partner for life and the selection of friends". N.pl., n.publ., n.d. (±1835), 21 letterpress cards w. English and Italian text, a.e.g., loose as issued in orig. board box w. attractively embossed decoration surrounding embossed title in white on a green ground on upper cover, 11,5x7,8x1 cm.

= Rare game, in fine condition. Mainly focusing on the physiognomy of the human head and what these parts indicate about our character. The captions of each card are in Italian and English, and are followed by 4 formal descriptions, each identified in English and followed by one of the four "elementary principles" in Italian (Malinconico (Earth), Sanguigno (Air), Collerico (Fire) and Flemmatico (Water)). Apart from the 13 cards concerned with man's anatomy, there are 4 cards on hands, gait, size and dress, and 4 cards titled: "Elementary Principles", "Temperamenti", "Simpalia" and "Conclusione". The embossed title on upper cover has an apt embossed motto in lower margin reading: "I do profess to be more than I seem". No copy traced on the market. SEE ILLLUSTRATION PLATE LXVII.