The Romance of Perfume
first edition Hardcover
1928 · New York
by Richard Le Gallienne
New York: Richard Hudnut, 1928. Original pictorial paper boards by George Barbier. Also contains in rear pocket a pamphlet bound by silk ribbon entitled "At 20 Rue De La Paix", the main perfumerie of Richard Hudnut. Book has many full page plates by Barbier representing sources of perfume ingredients and its history. Cream paper covered slipcase soiled, chipped, and missing paper and has breakage at mouth, but does protect the somewhat fragile book. . First Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Very Good/Slipcase Poor. Illus. by George Barbier. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Trade. (Inventory #: WN47224)