The telephone you stashed away in your attic years ago is likely to be a magnificent treasure today
Enjoy this wonderful revised 3rd edition of innovative telephones in over 500 color photographs tracing the development of the telephone from Bells first experimental equipment. The book pictures exquisite examples of wooden box phones, vanities, upright "candlesticks," and desk stand or "cradle" phones, including some Canadian and European models.
This volume has become an important reference for the novice and avid telephone collector alike, with full descriptions of the numerous telephone...

This book is a marvelous, lavishly illustrated jaunt through one hundred years of handbag history. Decade by decade, examples of the main trends are illustrated, along with samples of the eras' most remarkable and unusual high-quality pieces. Information and a price guide are provided to help modern collectors in their searches for wonderful examples. Significant manufacturers and designers are discussed, and interesting historical information is provided. The handbag is an essential accessory for the 20th century woman. Since 1900, the outside of handbags has become just as important as the...