The court of curiosities, and The cabinet of rarities with the new way of wooing.

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The court of curiosities, and The cabinet of rarities with the new way of wooing.
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[London] :: Printed for P. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in Pye-corner.,
[1685]
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Courtesy -- Early works to 1800.
Fortune telling -- Early works to 1800.
Cookery -- Early works to 1800.
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"The court of curiosities, and The cabinet of rarities with the new way of wooing." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/B08845.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 14, 2024.

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A TREATISE Of MOLES; OR, An account of their signification on the Bodies of Men or Women, relating to good or bd Fortune.

  • A Mole on the right side the Forehead, near the Eye-brow, signifies the Per∣son wise and fortunate.
  • A Mole on the left side the Forehead near to the middle, betokens Riches, though obtain'd with difficulty.
  • A Mole on the middle of the Forehead betokens sound Judgment and good Con∣duct in Affairs.

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  • A Mole on the Eye-lid, betokens a quick sight and vivacity.
  • A Mole on the Nose, betokens the Party much given to Venery or the desire of enjoy∣ment.
  • A Mole on the right Cheek, betokens hap∣pinests in Marriage.
  • A Mole on the left, the contrary.
  • A Mole on the upper lip, betokens the Party to be greatly beloved.
  • A Mole on the under lip, betokens Riches by Marriage or the Death of Friends.
  • A Mole on the Chin, betokens many Chil∣dren and prosperous days.
  • A Mole on the Right breast, betokens sud∣den advancement.
  • A Mole on the Left breast, signifies the Party not desirous of Marriage.
  • A Mole near the Navel of a Woman, sig∣nifies Fruitfulness.
  • A Mole on the right Thigh, signifies Ho∣nour; on the left, pain and disgrace.
  • A Mole on the right Foot, signifies a Man shall gain much by Travel.
  • A Mole on the left Foot, signifies the con∣trary.
  • A Mole on the right Hip of a Woman, sig∣nfies easie Labour; and on the left, danger in Child-bearing.
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