THE INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER ELOCUTIONIST CONTAINING A VAST COLLECTION OF PROSE AND POETIC RECITALS TOGETHER WITH RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CULTIVATION OF THE VOICE AND USE OF GESTURES ACCORDING TO THE DELSARTE SYSTEM. 'Illustrated by Original Photo-Engravings' 1895 hardback book, compendium-style, with 40 photo-illustrations of models posing to illuminate certain aspects of human emotion or behavior, plus complementary analysis of the Delsarte System of Expression, along with selections from classic literature that may be of use in declamation... Quite unique! Check the 12 pictures carefully, they're part of the description, too. 522 pages Published by International Publishing Company. 1895 edition 40 photographic illustrations still all present and correct, as far as I can tell. Hardback, with illlustrated and lightly embossed linen / board cover. 195mm x 250mm format, approx. A good reading and reference copy Binding intact, note that the title page is loose along the bottom half, but the top half of the page is still attached. No major creases Noticeable bumps / scuffs and light wear to cover, as per 125 year vintage. Pages yellowed, but generally in good condition, just the usual signs of light reading / shelf and storage wear. No pen or ink marks or notations. Pictures uploaded, various views. No library / 'stock' photos used, I've actually got the item, and what you see is what you get... Buy-it-Now, $28.95, shipping included to USA. Thanks for looking! :o) Postage - USA - Free shipping Rest of World, not free, see details in listing.