Our use of perfumes and cosmetics draws much from the practices of Ancient Egyptians. Dr Lise Manniche discusses the role played by scents and cosmetics and their preparations.In very good condition. The unclipped dust jacket is slightly rubbed with no tears. Slightly tanned top and bottom of both flaps. Navy boards with gold engraving and shelf bumped top corners. Navy blue endpapers are tightly bound.Magnificent full colour illustrations. Slightest tanning near some page edges.