Description
Paperback cover has some wear along edges and has some creases. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This vintage copy of “TEA CUP FORTUNE TELLING – The Signs Illustrated and Simply Explained” by Minetta offers a fascinating glimpse into the age-old practice of tasseography, the art of reading tea leaves to divine the future. Published in the early 20th century, this book reflects the enduring human desire to seek guidance and meaning from everyday objects and rituals. Its well-worn cover and creased pages hint at the countless readers who have pored over its illustrated explanations, perhaps seeking insights into their own fortunes or simply indulging in the mystical allure of this ancient tradition. While the origins of tasseography are shrouded in mystery, spanning cultures from ancient Greece to medieval Europe and beyond, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring fascination with the symbolic language of tea leaves. For collectors of occult literature and enthusiasts of divination practices, this vintage edition offers a captivating window into a bygone era when such esoteric arts were embraced with equal parts curiosity and reverence.