There are detailed captions to most of the cameos shown and the author has also produced a useful guide for the collector on purchasing and caring for cameos and what to look for when starting a collection. Also included is a practical and comprehensive guide to the mythological subjects of nineteenth century cameos and the book is well-illustrated with specific examples to facilitate recognition plus a cameo dealer’s tips on which cameos to buy and which to avoid with an uncomplicated guide to recognising various cameo materials.