LE GALLIENNE (Richard) - BARBIER (George). The Romance of Perfume. New-York, Paris: Richard Hudnut, 1928. - In-8, 250 x 165: 46 pp, (1 f.), 8 plates. Cream paper boards illustrated in color (publisher's boards). Elegant publication given on the occasion of the opening of American perfumer Richard Hudnut's 1st store at 20 rue de la Paix in Paris. The text is printed in black and mauve with type inspired by Robert Granjon. It is adorned with 10 color compositions by George BARBIER (1882-1932), including one on the cover, one on the title and 8 hors texte, reproduced using the Smithsonian stencil-like process. The sewn booklet, entitled At 20 rue de la paix and illustrated with 4 color views, is included in a pocket on the second cover. Spine and edges of boards slightly soiled. Provenance: Francis Kettaneh, with bookplate.