ARPENTIGNY (n.d.). *Chirognomy, or The Art of Recognizing In - Lot 222

ARPENTIGNY (n.d.). *Chirognomy, or The Art of Recognizing Intellectual Tendencies Based on the Shape of the Hand*. Paris, Charles Le Clere, 1843. In-8, aubergine half-calf with corners, smooth spine with decoration (contemporary binding). First edition of this curious and sought-after work, the only one that deals with the study of character based on the shape of the hand (Caillet, no. 448). Heavy foxing.

Estimate:£125.19

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