xx, 284pp, some in-text black and white illustrations. Blue cloth-covered boards; gilt titles on spine. 4to. Slightly sun-faded, rubbed corners and spine ends, some bumping to edges. Text block edge tanning. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper; gutters strained, volume quite loose. Otherwise, internally neat, clean and bright.
A thorough survey of the human hand and its significance and symbolism in history, cults and customs, divination, personality assessment, gestures. psychology, and the arts.
