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The Book of Perfumes
This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1828 edition by Ernst Siegfried Mittler, Berlin, Posen und Bromberg.
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First published December 1, 2004
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August 14, 2013
Arguably the seminal book on perfume, written in the 19th century the book resonates through the ages. Written in elegant Victorian prose the book combines considerable scientific and practical knowledge with considerable applied anthropology. Some references and the writing might seem somewhat antiquated but this only adds to the depth and veracity of the work.
May 3, 2025
A fascinating journey through the history of perfume across diverse cultures worldwide.
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