Graphology is the study of handwriting as an expression of character. Literally translated, graphology means the study of writing as well as the study of how one can infer certain aspects of a person's personality from their handwriting. For this purpose, writing samples are used that reflect the usual handwriting of the subject, such as letters, notes, records, and transcripts. The actual founder of modern graphology is considered to be Jean Hippolyte Michon (1806-1881). The French clergyman coined the term graphology. He collected, organized, and systematized handwriting according to characteristics he observed. The author Jules Crépieux-Jamin adopted this framework; he also collected, compared, grouped, and classified writings by genres and types. Illustrated with 204 handwriting samples. Reprint of the original edition.