Great hardcover book published by Schiffer books (159 pages). Vintage purses are covered in 11 chapters and subheadings under some of the expanded chapters. Schwartz starts with a short introduction stating her interest in purses and enjoyment in authoring this book.> Overall, Vintage Purses At Their Best is a valuable resource for cataloging purses, for beadwork history and also inspirational for design ideas. You will love this book for the beautiful color images and designs of the past. Buyer to pay shipping and handling of $6.00 Priority Mail or $3.00 book rate.