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Collector's Encyclopedia Compacts Carryalls Face Powder

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This is the fabulous first volume of Laura M. Mueller's book "Collector's Encyclopedia of Compacts, Carryalls & Face Powder Boxes. It is a large hardcover book with a copyright of 1994, and updated values for 1999. It measures 8 1/2 inches by 11 1/4 inches and contains 319 pages.

It is in excellent condition, with no damage other than light scuffing of the cover from shelf wear. Inside is clean, like new, and smells great - no cigarette smoke or musty odor.

Book is very well organized, with chapters on compacts & flapjacks, vanity cases, purse kits & pendant vanities, carryalls and purses, military, patriotics & non-metals, souvenirs, novelties & whimsies, face powder boxes, tins & puffs, as well as miscellaneous vintage ads.

Images are bright and detailed, with descriptions and values on the same page. Pictured are hundreds of vintage items in color.

It is a fabulous reference book on compacts (and more), and has been referred to as the source for compacts. I personally have both volumes and they have been indispensible in identifying some unique compact finds.

Item ID: 1252