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Download or read book Antique Trader Perfume Bottles Price Guide written by Kyle Husfloen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-01-26 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A precious commodity since ancient times, the powerful presence of perfume lies not in the fragrance alone, as you'll discover after spending just a few minutes with the beautiful new reference to the regal world of antique and vintage perfume bottles. Each of the bottles in this book (which includes commercial successes such as Avon and Coty, and high-end spectacles including Chanel No. 5 and Lalique) is represented in a stunning color photos, accompanies by recent auction and realized pricing, plus, production information to assist the accurate identification of these containers.
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