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The gipsy's present : an unerring guide to the science of fortune-telling; by which every information and satisfaction relative to nativities, love, courtship, marriage, business, riches, poverty, journies, health, &c. will be easily obtained : carefully translated, and extracted from the works of the most eminent astrologers ; to which is added, The signification of moles, and A treatise on the art of palmistry. London : Printed by and for Hodgson & Co., 10, Newgate-Street, [1824]
Alternative Title:
The signification of moles.
A treatise on the art of palmistry.
A treatise on the art of palmistry.
Publisher:
Printed by and for Hodgson & Co., 10, Newgate-Street, [1824]
Notes:
- Imprint date from frontispiece.
- "Astra regunt homines; sed regit astra Deus."
- "Sixpence."
- Title page and frontispiece only.
- Hand-coloured frontispiece probably by Robert Cruikshank.
- Copy in McGill Library's Rare Books and Special Collections: 1 in a collection of 57 title pages and frontispieces from 1820 to 1828 that represent a better technique than some earlier examples as the strong colours are not applied as carelessly as some of the earlier and cheaper booklets; accession number: 359087.
Physical Description:
text.chapbook.black and white, 18 cm.
Language:
English
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Chapbook Category:
Miscellaneous
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Digital Collection:
McGill Library's Chapbook Collection
Sponsor:
The McGill Library's Chapbook Collection was made possible through a generous donation from the Harold Crabtree Foundation.
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Chapbook Identifier:
PN970_R63_no_21_elf