1888 Scarce Book - Chiromancy, The Science of Palmistry by Henry Frith and Edward Heron Allen.

Author: Henry Frith and Edward Heron-Allen. Dora Noyes, illustrator.
Title: Chiromancy: Or, The Science of Palmistry - Being A Concise Exposition of the Principles and Practice of the Art of Reading the Hand by Which The Past, The Present, and The Future May Be Explained and Foretold.
Publisher: London, Glasgow and New York, George Routledge and Sons, no date (1888). Sixth Edition (stated).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6.5" X 4.5".
Pages: 159 pages.
Binding: Attractive and good original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall soiled, worn, and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. 
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, inner hinge of last endpaper worn but still tight - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the figures and illustrations by Dora Noyes.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).

The book: This is a fascinating work on chiromancy, more commonly known as palmistry, co-authored by Henry Frith and Edward Heron-Allen. The book delves into the art and science of reading hands to interpret the past, present, and future. It is divided into two main parts: Chiromancy and Chirognomy, covering both the markings of the hand and the general shape and characteristics of the hand. This sixth edition offers a comprehensive guide that would have been a valuable resource for both enthusiasts and practitioners of palmistry in the late 19th century.

The authors: Henry Frith (1840-1917) was a prolific author and translator, particularly known for his work in the field of popular science and technical manuals. Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943), a polymath, was an expert in the fields of palmistry, violin making, and Persian literature. He wrote extensively on palmistry, often under the pseudonym "Christopher Carmichael." Together, they combined their expertise to produce this informative volume.

The illustrator: Dora Noyes was known for her detailed and precise illustrations, which perfectly complement the text. Her diagrams of the hand's lines and features make this book not just a reading experience but also a practical manual for those interested in the practice of chiromancy.