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Title:
RARE 1865 The Book of Perfumes Eugene Rimmel First Edition Illustrated History
Description:
Up for sale is a highly collectible, authentic First Edition of The Book of Perfumes by the legendary perfumer Eugène Rimmel, published in 1865 by Chapman and Hall, London.Written by one of the founding fathers of the modern cosmetics industry, this seminal work explores the fascinating global history of fragrance—ranging from ancient Egyptian rituals and Roman luxury to 19th-century manufacturing
Item Specifics & Condition:
Publisher: Chapman and Hall, 193 Piccadilly, London (1865)Printer: Stephen Austin, HertfordIllustrations: Featuring over 250 beautifully detailed monochrome wood engravings throughout the text.Interior Condition: Excellent, crisp, and clean. The pages have aged wonderfully with only very minor, light foxing consistent with a 160+ year old volume. The text block is solid, tight, and completely readable.Cover Condition: Original cloth binding featuring the prominent gold gilt stamped crest and ornate floral corner borders. Shows some age-appropriate fading/discoloration to the spine and cloth, along with light rubbing/fraying along the spine edges.
This is a beautiful, complete example of a highly sought-after volume. A spectacular addition to any antiquarian book library, perfume collector’s archive, or fashion history collection.
Shipping & Handling:
Will be packed with extreme care—wrapped securely in bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy box to preserve its condition. Fully insured with signature confirmation required upon delivery.
