One of the great advantages of this type of bag is that it is so versatile…it can be used in absolutely any situation or circumstance that you find yourself faced with. You can make it look elegant if you need to, or simply utilize it for a casual meeting with friends. Whatever you decide to use it for, a black handbag made of leather is something that you just must have.

Before we start the shopping process, let’s talk a bit about the history of the handbag.  The first documented use of “handbags” is from the 14^th century.  We have hieroglyphics from this time period showing men carrying little pouches around their waists for the sole purpose of carrying flint.  Not soon after, women as well as men were wearing handbags adorned with embroidery or jewelry…a status symbol that showed off their considerable wealth.

The outbreak of World War II brought a shortage and subsequent rationing of leather and metals, so handbag designers started to incorporate wood and plastics into their designs.  With the war over, and leather no longer rationed, fashion houses started to produce designer leather handbags, and they are still extremely popular today.

So, what are the factors that you need to take into consideration when locating that perfect handbag?  With so many options you will surely be able to find one that is perfect for you.  Having said this, you need to know what you want before you even start the shopping process.  Here are some of the things that you need to take into consideration:

• What size would you like?  They are available in all sizes, small, medium and large.
• Do you want adjustable handles or straps?
• How about pockets inside or out?
• Do you want zippers on your bag?
• Fancy a magnetic snap lock?
• Would you like a place to put your mobile phone?
• Need somewhere to put your pens?

You also need to consider how the handbag was made.  Leather is a very durable material, so you don’t need to worry about the material itself.  What you do need to take into consideration is how this leather was treated and put together.  If the craftsmanship on the bag is poor, it will not last as long as it should.  It may cost a bit more to have a nice handbag that is well made, but remember, it’s a timeless fashion piece and will last a lifetime if you take care of it.  So in the long run, it’s more economical to get a quality bag.

The Derek Alexander Leather Double Top Zip Handbag

This exquisite handbag is made from top grain cowhide and has a soft pebble finish.  It features:

a) Double top zippers to organize the two separate main compartments.
b) First spacious compartment has inside zip pocket, phone pocket, two drop pockets, and a pen loop.
c) Second full sized compartment has an internal zip pocket and key fob.
d) Back of purse has additional zip pocket and two drop pockets.
e) Fully adjustable shoulder strap results in an easy and comfortable bag either short or cross shoulder.
f) The supple cowhide, two main compartments and additional pockets add up to a well organized comfortable bag that still has a clean classic look.
g) Size: 14″ x 8.5″ x 4″.
h) Weight: 1 lb , 5 oz.
i) Warranty: Lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship.
k) Linear inches: 26.5″.

Double Top Zip Handbag Great double top zip handbag perfect for everyday use.

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The Bisadora Leather Baby Belle Handbag

This little beauty is made from soft top-quality glazed leather.  It has:

a)  Red microfiber lining.
b)  Polished grey steel hardware.
c)  Top zip entry.
d) Single flat handle has an 8″ drop.
e) Interior wall zip pocket.
f) A storage bag is included.
g) Size: 9.5″ x 4.5″ x 3″.
h) Weight: 1 lb.
i) Warranty: 30 days against manufacturer’s defects.
j) Linear inches: 17″.
k) SKU: B500GL80.
l) Catalog Number: CT31-63808.

Leather Baby Belle Handbag Classic styling and beautiful smooth leather give this small structured handbag a timeless look!

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The Bisadora Belle Leather Handbag

This fine handbag is made from soft top-quality glazed leather. Particulars are:

a) Top zip entry.
b) Interior wall zip pocket.
c) Pen sleeve.
d) Red microfiber lining.
e) Interior cell phone slip pocket.
f) Single flat handle has a 9″ strap drop.
g) Polished grey steel hardware.
h) A storage bag is included.
i) Size: 13″ x 7″ x 3.5″.
j) Weight: 1 lb.
k) Warranty: 30 days against manufacturer’s defects.
l) Linear inches: 23.5″.
m) SKU: B501GL80.
n) Catalog Number: CT31-63809.

Belle Leather Handbag This structured handbag is a classic style that is a timeless accessory!

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The Debbie Rott Emilia Handbag

Made from smooth leather, this delicious handbag has:

a) 2 zippered closures on top.
b) Zippered pocket on back.
c) Open pocket for cell phone on inside.
d) Zippered pocket inside.
e) Size: 12.5″ x 7″ x 3.5″.
f) Weight: 1 lb.
g) Warranty: 30 days against manufacturers defects.
h) Linear inches: 23″.
i) SKU: Emilia Handbag.
j) Catalog Number: CT31-116185.

Emilia Handbag From backpacks to business cases to luggage and handbags, eBags has your bag. We carry a complete line of premium and popular brands, including Samsonite, Jansport and Eagle Creek. eBags combines the best selection of products with unrivaled service and extremely competitive prices.

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The Debbie Rott Cynthia Handbag

This great little leather handbag has the following specs:

a) 2 zippered closures on top.
b) Open pocket for cell phone on inside.
c) Zippered pocket on back.
d) Zippered pocket on side.
e) Size: 12.5″ x 7″ x 3.5″.
f) Weight: 1 lb.
g) Material: Leather.
h) Warranty: 30 days against manufacturer’s defects.
i) Linear inches: 23″.
j) SKU: Cynthia Handbag.
k) Catalog Number: CT31-115957.

Cynthia Handbag Funky Leather Handbag for all occassions!

PICK #1:  The Fendi 8BR091 Black Leather Handbag

Fendi 8BR091 Large Hobo Leather Handbag – Black The Fendi 8BR091 Large Hobo Leather Handbag is a sporty stylish all leather hobo shoulder bag. This hobo bag features an all leather Barrel-style hobo bag with black straps and flap with silver Fendi engraved hardware  solid black lining

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PICK #2: The Black Fendi 8BR001 Zucchino Mamma Handbag

Fendi 8BR001 Zucchino Mamma Handbag – Black The Fendi 8BR-001 Zucchino Mama handbag with Leather Trim is hot stylish small handbag in the Zucchino (Small FF) style jacquard fabric. This mamma bag features black Zucchino FF on black fabric black leather trimming and gun metal Fendi engraved hardw

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PICK #3: The Fendi 8BR091 Zucchino Hobo Handbag

Fendi 8BR091 Zucchino Large Hobo Handbag – Black/W The Fendi 8BR091-Black/White Hobo Zucchino Bag with Black Leather Trim is a sporty stylish hobo shoulder bag with the Zucchino (Small FF) style damask fabric. This Hobo bag features white (grey tone) Zucchino FF on black fabric black straps and

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PICK #4: The Prada BR3175 Tessuto Handbag

Prada BR3175 Tessuto Large Handbag – Black The Prada BR3175 Tessuto Handbag with Large Leather Handles is a popular fashionable handbag made out of black tessuto fine textured nylon is enhanced with a stylish PRADA monogram triangular leather plate that is adorned with gold-toned metal decoratio

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PICK #5: The “Black Leather” Prada Vitelo Daino Handbag

Prada BR3226 Vitelo Daino Leather Handbag – Black The Prada BR3226 Vitelo Daino Leather Handbag is a popular fashionable handbag made out of cowhide fine textured leather and is enhanced with a large stylish PRADA monogram leather cushionny strap with buckle detail. The BR3226 has  top-stitc

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PICK #6: The Prada Tessuto Vitello Handbag (#BR2509)

Prada BR2509 Tessuto Vitello Handbag – Black The Prada BR2509 Handbag is a popular fashionable handbag made out of soft tessuto nylon and is enhanced with pattented leather detail. The BR2509 features a zip-top closure   black top-stitching black pattented leather detail external side zip

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PICK #7: The “Black Calfskin” JP Tods Micky Handbag

JP Tods Micky Bag Large Calfskin Handbag – Black The JP Tods Micky Bag Large Calfskin Hobo Handbag is fashionable stylish handbag designed by JP tod’s. Finest quality soft textured calf skin leather – White stitching – Large Zippered compartment with internal leather trimmed zip compartment – Extrenal

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PICK #8: The Black Fendi Zucchino Camera Tube Handbag

Fendi 8BT117 Zucchino Camera Tube Handbag – Black/ The Fendi 8BT117 Zucchino Camera Tube Handbag – Black/white is hot stylish small handbag in the Zucchino (Small FF) style jacquard fabric. This mamma shoulder bag features white (grayish) Zucchino FF on black fabric white leather trimming and gun metal

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PICK #9: The “Black Calfskin” JP Tods Micky Handbag

JP Tods Micky Bag Small Calfskin Handbag – Black The JP Tods Micky Bag Small Calfskin Hobo Handbag is fashionable stylish handbag designed by JP tod’s. Finest quality soft textured calf skin leather – White stitching – Large Zippered compartment with internal leather trimmed zip compartment – Extrenal

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PICK #10: The Black Fendi Zucchino Bauletto Handbag

Fendi 8BL008 Zucchino Bauletto Handbag – Black/Whi The Fendi 8BL008 Zucchino Bauletto Handbag is a stylish chef handbag with the Zucchino (Small FF) style damask fabric from Fendi’s 2008 release . This hobo bag features white (gray) Zuccino FF on black fabric white straps and flap and leat

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Classic #1:  The  Black Marc Jacobs LG Multi Pocket Handbag

Marc Jacobs Handbag LG Multi Pocket Black Marc Jacobs Handbag LG Multi Pocket Black *Color: Black *Smooth grained calfskin with a delicate sheen *Brushed gold metal hardware *Rolled leather shoulder strap with ring attachments *Front and side flapped pockets with signature push-lock closures *Zip top closure *Fine textile lining with interior zip pocket *Flat leather base with protective metal feet *Measures approximately 13” at widest x 11” tall at center x 5” deep *Made in Italy

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Classic #2:  The  Black Marc Jacobs Clutch Handbag

Marc Jacobs Clutch Black Marc Jacobs Clutch Black *Color: Black *Polished golden brass hardware *Zipped pocket on front *Two flapped pockets with signature push-lock closures *Flat rear pocket *Zip top closure *Interior features six card slots, two flat pockets, and two large gusseted compartments *Measures approximately 7.75” at widest x 4” tall at center x 1” deep *Made in Italy

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Classic #3:  The  “Black Leather” Marc Jacobs Sella Handbag

Marc Jacobs Handbag Stella Black Marc Jacobs Handbag Stella Black *Color: Black *Coated vinyl and smooth grained leather *Brushed gold metal hardware *Detachable shoulder strap with ring attachments *Two flat buckled leather handles *Flapped front pockets with signature push-lock closures *Zipped pocket and large snap compartment *Zip top closure *Fine textile lining with two interior patch pockets and leather nameplate *Measures approximately 17” at widest x 12” tall at center x 4” deep *Made in Italy

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Classic #4:  The  Black Prada Tote Bag (#BR4001)

Prada Tote Bag BR4001 Black Prada Tote Bag BR4001 Black *Color: Black *Nylon tessuto gabardine with patent leather accents and goldtone hardware *Logo lettering at center front *Double shoulder straps with adjustable side straps *Magnetic snap closure *Nylon tessuto lining with zip pocket *Measures approximately 13.5” wide x 11.5″ tall x 5.5″ deep *Certificate of authenticity included *Made in Italy

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Classic #5:  Tod’s “Black Leather” Lady D Handbag

Tod’s Lady D Handbag Black Tod’s Lady D Handbag Black *Color: Black *Stitch detailed glazed lather exterior with polished silvertone hardware *Logo imprints at front *Open top with no closure *Drawstrings at sides with logo stamped toggle ends *Double straps fits over shoulder *Four protective feet at bottom base *Leather lined with leather bound side zip pocket & two extra pockets other side *Measures approximately 15” at widest x 11″ tall x 5″ deep *Made in Italy

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Classic #6:  The Balenciaga “Gold Giant” Handbag

Balenciaga Handbag Gold Giant Brief Black Balenciaga Handbag Gold Giant Brief Black *Color: Black *Soft vintage crafted lambskin with antique goldtone textured hardware *Zip pocket with large buckles and textured large studs adorn front *Inset top zip closure with leather pull tab *Whipstitched handles *Detachable leather framed travel mirror with card pocket on back *Black fabric lining with zip pocket *Measures approximately 17” at widest x 13.5” tall at center x 3.5” deep *Made in Italy

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Classic #7:  The Balenciaga “Silver Giant” Handbag

Balenciaga Handbag Silver Giant Brief Black Balenciaga Handbag Silver Giant Brief Black *Color: Black *Soft vintage crafted lambskin with antique silvertone textured hardware *Zip pocket with large buckles and textured large studs adorn front *Inset top zip closure with leather pull tab *Whipstitched handles *Detachable leather framed travel mirror with card pocket on back *Black fabric lining with zip pocket *Measures approximately 17” at widest x 13.5” tall at center x 3.5” deep *Made in Italy

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Classic #8:  The  Fendi Zucchino Handbag (#8BR552)

Fendi Handbag 8BR552 Zucchino Black Fendi Handbag 8BR552 Zucchino Black *Color: Black *Zucchino jaquard canvas with leather trim and goldtone hardware *Smooth leather contrast trim *Hinged logo buckle closure *Canvas lined with leather bound inside zip pocket *Measures approximately 14” at widest x 8.5″ tall at center x 2.5″ deep *Made in Italy

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Debbie Rott Vivian Handbag

This classic handbag is made from smooth leather.  It weighs in at 1 lb, and it’s size is:  12.5″ x 7″ x 3.5″.  Here are some more details on this little classic:

a)  2 zippered closures on top.
b)  Open pocket for cell phone on inside.
c)  Zippered pocket on back.
d)  Zippered pocket inside.
e)  Warranty: 30 days against manufacturers defects.
f) Linear inches: 23″.
g) SKU: Vivian Handbag.
h) Catalog Number: CT31-116183.

Vivian Handbag Funky leather handbag for all occasions!

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Debbie Rott Vanessa Handbag

Made from smooth leather, this handbag weights 1 lb and has dimensions of:  12.5″ x 7″ x 3.5″.  It also features:

a) 2 zippered closures on top.
b) Zippered pocket on back.
c) Open pocket for cell phone on inside.
d) Zippered pocket inside.
e) Warranty: 30 days against manufacturers defects.
f) Linear inches: 23″.
g) SKU: Vanessa Handbag.
h) Catalog Number: CT31-116180.

Vanessa Handbag Funky leather handbag for all occasions!

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Are you not only interested in getting a nice black leather handbag, but one at a good price as well?  We would like to highlight the following great handbags that are being offered by GreaterMedical – a Division of UnbeatableSale, Inc.

As a bit of background, GreaterMedical is a privately held direct marketing retailer.  Their management shares more than 30 years of experience in the direct marketing and consumer goods industries.  Their mission is “to meet consumer demand in a demanding world”.

Their vision is to engender and satisfy the loyal customer who know exactly what they want, when they want it and how they like it.  They believe in quality customer service, and every customer is treated royally — completely taken care of to his or her satisfaction.

After years of research and study, the company has developed a unique marketplace for the discriminating shopper, and is prepared to offer our customer – special merchandise at the exact moment that they are most prepared to buy. This all encompassing marketplace is an incredible vehicle for satisfying a select segment of consumers who are looking for Quality and Value, and who are loyal to our brand name.

Having said this, here are our top picks from this company:

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DD Discounts 379227 Black Genuine Leather Handbag black genuine leather handbag with snakeskin embossing. features two zippered interior compartments flap with snap closure and handstraps. measures 14 x 7 x 4-1/2 .

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DD Discounts 379228 Large Black Genuine Leather Handbag large black genuine leather handbag with snakeskin embossing. features zippered main compartment padded handstraps two large exterior pockets with snap closure and multiple interior pockets. measures 16-1/8 x 13 x 4-1/2 .

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DD Discounts 379235 Black Genuine Leather Handbag black genuine leather handbag with alligator embossing. features three interior compartments two exterior end pockets and handstraps. measures 13-1/2 x 7-1/4 x 4-3/4 .

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Black Genuine Leather Handbag with Snakeskin Embossing features two zippered interior compartments flap with snap closure and handstraps. measures 14-1/4″ x 7-3/4″ x 4-5/8″.

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Large Black Genuine Leather Handbag with Snakeskin Embossing features zippered main compartment padded handstraps two large exterior pockets with snap closure and multiple interior pockets. measures 16-1/4″ x 13-5/8″ x 4-1/2″.

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