Original 1930 Seventh Edition of The Cosmetiste by Ida Hitchcock Blood, published under the supervision of Wm. Meyer. This scarce early cosmetology handbook features an attractive original embossed leather binding and covers beauty culture, electrolysis, galvanism, scalp and hair treatments, facial care, and the use of electricity in professional cosmetology.

A particularly interesting feature of this copy is the extensive handwritten notes left by a former cosmetology student. The annotations include study notes, formulas, definitions, and class material throughout the book, providing an authentic glimpse into beauty school training during the early twentieth century.

The original leather binding shows honest antique wear with rubbed edges, corner wear, leather loss at the extremities, and general handling wear expected of a professional reference book. The binding remains intact, the pages are complete, and the book contains 92 illustrations. No dust jacket is present.