Hi Boxermom - the seller added the photos of the heat stamp that you requested for further authentication. Thanks for all your help!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280636958172&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
looks good to me. just a note, this is a leather bag and probably will not do well with sea salt and water. it is a beautiful bag, but not the most practical beach tote.