[1890] 8vo. Original morocco-backed marbled boards, raised bands ruled in gold, gilt titles. 442 pp. Text in French. Odors, essences, extracts & toilet waters, powders, sachets, etc. 30 in-text illustrations -- mostly laboratory equipment. Askinson was an English chemist, and the book was first published in Britain. This French edition was published as #15 in the series: Bibliotheque des Actualites Industrielles. There was also a later U.S. edition. ##### Condition: Edges rubbed, otherwise a very good, tight, clean copy of an uncommon book. View More...