Edward Heron-Allen - A Manual of Cheirosophy Being a Complete Practical Handbook of the Twin Sciences of Chirognomy and Cheiromancy by Means Whereof the Past, the Present, and the Future May Be Read in the Formations of the Hands. Preceded by an Introductory Argument Upon the Science of Cheirosophy and Its Claims to Rank As a Physical Science

London, Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, c1900. Hardback. An illustrated guide to the science of palmistry, a popular work by Edward Heron-Allen, the ninth edition. The ninth edition of this uncommon work.An important volume on cheirosophy and palmistry, looking in detail at the twin sciences of cheirognomy and cheiromancy. The science of palmistry became greatly popular in the Victorian era due to the figure Cheiro, who was well known for his pivotal studies. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and twenty plates, by Rosamund Brunel Horsley. Collated, complete.By Edward Heron-Allen, an English polymath. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, a little worn. Joints are cracked, resulting in the paper to the tail of the front joint lifting. Loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine is discoloured, with some spots and marks to the boards. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots. Blind stamp to the tail of the title. Good . Ill.: Rosamund Brunel Horsley. Good .

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