Rare 1800's Chinese Sensitive Leaf fortune telling advertisement unbelievably still retaining the leaf used for determining a persons physiology and temperament.
Described "The Chinese sensitive leaf "phenomena" was well worthy the inspection and patronage of every Amateur of Natural Curiosities, and will introduce much towards the pleasing amusement of the sociable and fashionable world."
Placed in the palm of the hand, if the leaf rolled up and inclined towards the wrist then you were a Choleric person.
If the leaf would curl up and hastily abandon the hand you were considered to be Sanguine. "Such a person if a man is described as having a ruddy complexion, cheerful and easy in his manners, fond of, and encouraging the refinements of art and elegancies of life, partial to the chase and joining with alacrity the youthful party in their most animated diversions. The ladies differ, but little except in adding those engaging qualities which make them truly fascinating."
If the leaf moved slowly on the hand, you were considered to be a reserved melancholy person.
If the leaf moved into the position of a circle and so remained you were a Phlegmatic person.
The advertisement is in fair over-all condition and retains one of the two leaves indicated which is "as is".
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