BUC'HOZ, PIERRE J. The toilet of Flora; or, A collection of the most simple and approved methods of preparing baths, essences, pomatums, powders, perfumes, and sweet-scented waters. With receipts for cosmetics of every kind, that can smooth and brighten the skin, give force to beauty, and take off the appearance of old age and decay. London: Printed for J. Murray ... and W. Nicoll ...1779.
3rd edition. 8vo (167 x 101 mm). Original full calf, rebacked with new label, raised bands with gilt outlining. Covers bumped. [23], [1]- 252 p. plus engraved frontispiece from drawing Walker printed by Dod. Text clean with only an ink mark on p.186 from paper imperfection. There is single worm hole at gutter that runs throughout book.
This is an extensive treatment of preparation and use of different waters, pastes, powders, oils and so on.
$US950
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