The fascinating autobiography of the Esme Davis, famous for her fashionable perfumes. Witty account of her life. "Anything could happen to Esme Davis-and almost everything did." She was an acrobat, ballet dancer, wild-beast tamer, music-hall and circus artiste and, latterly, parfumier.
First edition, published in 1944 by D. Appleton-Century Company, New York. Drawings by Constantin Alajalov. 444 pages. Hard cover with whimsical dust jacket. Excellent condition. Protected in a Mylar Cover.