This book clearly explains the history of snuff and it's specialised bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe & China. For the novice it provides fascinating background and descriptive information and for the established collector it showcases over 650 diverse snuff bottles to study and admire through excellent colour photographs. There are examples of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other bottles with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle is fully described with a value range.