The Universal Fortune-Teller; Or An Infallible Guide to the Secret & Hidden Decrees of Fate

Dr. Parkins

Published by T. Tegg, London, 1814

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Cunning-man John Parkins's vanishingly scarce guide to the many occult methods of fortune-telling with which he was intimately acquainted. The second edition of this work, which is vanishingly scarce in all editions, and was first published four years earlier.Including discussion of astrology, physiognomy, chiromancy, moleosophy, cartomancy, geomancy, dream interpretation, numerology, augury, theriomancy, and a few related topics, including Parkins interest in 'surreptitious communication'.John Parkins, an expert in such occult matters, offers a guide to the use of these disciplines.With a number of vignette illustrations.Rebound in modern paper wraps. A2-6, B-F12, G6. Collated, lacking front free endpaper [A1].Parkins was a professional 'cunning-man' and fortune teller and established the "Temple of Wisdom" in Little Gonerby, his home. Rebound in paper wraps, with endpapers renewed. Ink inscription to back strip, otherwise externally fine. Lacking front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting and handling marks to title page, with pages otherwise lightly age toned, with the odd spot. Neat archival repair to head of fore edge of leaves F11 and F12. Very Good.

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The Universal Fortune-Teller; Or An Infallible Guide to the Secret & Hidden Decrees of Fate

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T. Tegg, London

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1814

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Paperback

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Very Good

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