The Essence Of Beauty: A History Of Perfumes & Cosmetics by Aytoun Ellis
1960. First Edition. 201 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations and plates. Clean pages, illustrations and plates with noticeable tanning and foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Visible wear marks to boards.