Analysis of Handwriting: An Introduction into Scientific Graphology
by H. J. Jacoby
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed/Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: George Allen & Unwin, 1948. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None . A fascinating study into graphology by H. J. Jacoby in the original dust wrapper. The second impression of this work, first impression published in 1939. A critical work into graphology, analysis of handwriting for a deeper insight into human nature and personality. Written by English psychiatrist H. J. Jacoby, with a preface by Michael Fordham. Complete with unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, lightly bumped to head and tail of spine and extremities. Dust wrapper unclipped with shelf wear, chipping, loss to head of spine, closed tear along front joint, front wrap may detach with further handling, sunned to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Minor spotting scattered throughout. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 832A13
- Title
- Analysis of Handwriting: An Introduction into Scientific Graphology
- Author
- H. J. Jacoby
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George Allen & Unwin
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1948
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- graphology handwriting study language handwriting
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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