1880 Scarce Book - Your Luck's in your Hand, PALMISTRY with some account of the Gipsies
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Author: Craig, A. R.
Title: Your luck's in your hand; Or, The science of modern palmistry, chiefly according to the systems of Darpentigny and Desbarrolles, with some account of the Gipsies.
Publisher: Philadelphia, David Mckay, no date (circa 1880). First American Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 " X 5.5 ".
Pages: viii-320 pages.
Binding: Near fine original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Near fine content (bright, tight, and clean, toning of free endpapers - as shown, small bookseller stamp on the last endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the eight full-page illustrations.
Estimate: (USD 400 - USD 500).
The book: Scarce First American Edition of YOUR LUCK'S IN YOUR HAND - a detailed exploration into the art and science of palmistry, with a specific focus on the systems of Darpentigny and Desbarrolles. This comprehensive guide also provides a fascinating account of the Gipsies and their relationship with fortune-telling traditions.
The author: A.R. Craig was a notable author specializing in the study of palmistry, contributing significantly to the literature on the subject and providing readers with a broad understanding of this ancient practice.