LIEBAUT (Jean). Three books on the embellishment and ornament of the human body. Paris, Jacques Du Puis, 1582. In-8, original French edition published at the same time as the Latin edition. An interesting treatise on cosmetology describing a number of remedies for beautifying the female body. The author, a doctor of medicine and son-in-law of Charles Estienne, drew inspiration for his work from Giovanni Marinelli's Ornamenti delle donne, published in 1562. Antique full vellum binding with flaps, spine muted. (copy rebacked, endpapers renewed) Expert : Mr Nicolas Asvisio