pp 250 including Index, Bibliography ans Appendix. Illustrated throughout with photographs, mostly in colour. Black boards with gilt title on spine. Fine in A Fine protected dustjacket. As New. Heavy book which will require extra overseas shipping.

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Title: COMPACTS AND COSMETICS: Beauty From Victorian Times To The Present Day
Publisher: Remember When: Pen & Sword Books Ltd., Barnsley
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1844680495
ISBN 13: 9781844680498
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Cosmetics have been used to increase attraction since ancient times whilst Compacts have been a symbol of love for generations but especially since the 1920s. In this fascinating book, vintage accessories' expert Madeleine Marsh discusses just what makes compacts so desirable and reveals their hidden secrets from cameras to cigarettes. Madeleine shows what to buy and where, what to spot when buying and how to make the most of your compacts, vintage cosmetics or beauty accessories.returncharacterreturncharacter returncharacterreturncharacter REVIEWS returncharacterreturncharacter"...sheds light on trends in every era since the Victorian, development of the modern cosmetics industry and famous brand names, and changing gender roles (there's make-up for men now). ... provides a guide to collecting vintage compacts and cosmetics. Illustrated lavishly."Book News, 07/2010

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Madeleine Marsh is an author and expert in the history of cosmetic products.

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