1900 Scarce CHIROMANCY Book - A Catechism of PALMISTRY by Ida Ellis. Illustrated.

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Author : IDA Ellis (Fellow of the British Institute of Mental Science).
Title: A Catechism of Palmistry: the Sciences of Chirognomy and Chiromancy Explained in the Form of Question and Answer.
Publisher : London, George Redway, 1900. Second edition (stated).
Size : 7.5 "X 5.5 ".
Pages : xii-155 pages.
Binding : Very good full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a removable protective mylar cover. 
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, endpaper slightly worn and soiled - as shown). 
Illustrations : Complete with the 19 plates of hands.

The book: Scarce book on CHIROMANCY - A Catechism of Palmistry: the Sciences of Chirognomy and Chiromancy Explained in the Form of Question and Answer. A rare find in any condition!

The author: Ida Ellis wat part of the famous Ellis Family - Each family member specialised in their own particular skill: Frank in physiognomy, Albert in graphology and phrenology, Ida in palmistry, crystal gazing, automatic writing and psychometry. When customers consulted the Ellis family they would receive a booklet described as a “chart,” published by the Ellises themselves, packed full of information, with blank spaces in which a personal reading would be inscribed, with appropriate advice.