Collector's Encyclopedia of Compacts: Carryalls & Face Powder Boxes (Collector's Encyclopedia of Compacts , Vol 2)

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Summary: Superb and Serious
Review: Excellent works, both Volumes I and II.
Very important that all photos in colour, grouped according to type.
Careful and clear document, with accompanying advertisement reproductions illustrating the compacts, the styles, the periods covered.
Carefully researched, very neat, clear easy to follow.
Huge selection, especially with 2 volumes.
Estimated values may/not be accurate, but author explains which models need what parts for best vlues.
I highly recommend.

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Summary: Exceptional Guide for the compact collector.
Review: I have both volumes and find these books easy to read with beautiful pictures and descriptions of compacts and carryalls. I reference these books everytime I am about to make a purchase. The compact values are listed under each picture with description so you don't have to look in another part of the book for the price as so many price guides are written. I highly recommend this book as well as volume 1 for any serious compact collector.

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Summary: the source for compacts
Review: This volume, along with volume one, is the source for compacts. There are tons of color photos of everything from compacts and vanities to plies, powder boxes, rouge compacts, and advertising. Mueller gives fine intros to each of her topics, educating the reader on the makers, the different styles, and where to focus your collecting if you don't have big bucks. Mueller also doesn't jack up the prices to astronomical heights like Gerson's book--prices are reasonable and acceptable for easy- and hard-to find compacts. The book is well organized, and I'd be hard-pressed to see how to do this one better.