A Compact History of Face Powder Containers - Vol. 7

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A new book about antique and vintage face powder compacts. Title: A Compact History of Face Powder Containers. Volume Seven: Thematic Collections ISBN 978-0-9569012-6-2 By the powder compact expert Dr. Mike Ashton This comprehensive work on powder compacts is the result of meticulous scientific examination and statistical analysis of thousands of face powder containers over a period of 37 years. Exhaustive research into patents, registered designs, manufacturers’ brochures and company histories has been the basis of this definitive examination. Each volume is printed in modern font, published in convenient A4 size and wire bound with soft covers to minimise postage costs. Every volume is lavishly illustrated with colour pictures of powder compacts, each with an approximate date of manufacture, a realistic up-to-date valuation, pertinent patent details and a description of both the external appearance and functional design. Volume Seven is the final volume in this series which takes a fresh look at thematic powder compact collections. Whether you’re a devotee of ships, flowers, birds, royalty or Strattons or you simply collect Art Deco or any other period or a particular form of decoration, this book lists the rewards and pitfalls of thematic compact collecting with some new ideas. How to form a thematic collection from your present collection. This volume places compacts with cords and tassels in their historic context, documents compacts of the Egyptian revival and lists the complete Kigu range with dates for each model. Compact designs reflecting contemporary human activity from c. 1860 to c. 1984 include fashions in dress and hairstyles, sport, pastimes, societies, art, music, entertainment, religions, technological advances, travel, world wars, changing national borders and everyday lifestyles and cultures. This volume also includes a complete glossary of the terms used. Volume Seven contains 166 pages, 476 colour photographs of compacts and 50 black and white illustrations. It describes, illustrates and values powder compacts made over 124 years. Personal testimonials, recommendations & endorsements of this series of books on powder compacts: ‘Truly amazing and such a labor of love’ (International Perfume Bottle Association archivist) ‘Beyond wonderful - a great work of fine research, love it.’ (USA collector) ‘Thanks Dr. Mike! Superb book! Will buy the complete series! Fast delivery.’ (Hertfordshire collector) ‘A very interesting volume with so much detailed information to be found nowhere else. Great pictures too!’ (British Compact Collectors’ Society member) ‘Oh my!!! I thought I was knowledgeable about compacts but... What great information and research you have, just love it. Congratulations on such great books. Can’t wait to read your other volumes and looking forward to your future books!’ (Lady A Antiques, USA) ‘It looks really beautiful with your high quality photography, as well as completely fascinating.’ (British Compact Collectors’ Society member) ‘We are duly impressed “The Ultimate”’ (Netherlands compact-collecting couple) ‘What a fantastic book it is. Filled with great information. Many congratulations on a fine piece. We look forward to getting your other books’ (Essex compact-collecting couple) ‘Volume 2 arrived in good order. I am absolutely delighted (again!): never did I find so much detailed information in any books concerning compacts before.’ (British Compact Collectors’ Society international member) ‘I have thoroughly enjoyed reading through the first volume. It has had the effect of stopping me from putting some of my compacts up for sale. If they are good enough to be in a book, they are good enough for me to keep.’ (British Compact Collectors’ Society member) ‘I have been meaning to write for quite some time, to say how fantastic I thought the first volume was. I hope to find some time this year to read each volum... read more

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