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COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO CLASSIC CAMERAS 1945-1985 by John Wade This book introduces the collector to the early days of photography that led to the post war period. The author guides the reader through many styles, shapes, specifications, and advances in technology that make up the era between 1945 and 1985. 196 pp. 7 5/8 x 10 in. Illustrated. Hardbound. $41.95 ISBN 1-897802-11-0		COLLECTORS GUIDE TO KODAK CAMERAS by Jim & Joan McKeown Millions of Americans own antique Kodak cameras, and this is the first comprehensive guide which describes and illustrates most of these family heirlooms. Large, clear photos and easy to use index make it an ideal guide for the novice or expert alike. Identification features have been included for each camera model as well as technical specifications and original prices. 176 pp. 5.5 x 8.5 in. Illustrated. Softbound. $16.95 ISBN 0-931838-02-9
GLASS, BRASS & CHROME, American 35mm Cameras - RARE FIRST EDITION! - by Kalton C. Lahue This is the FIRST EDITION of the classic camera history Glass, Brass, & Chrome: The American 35mm Miniature Camera by Kalton C. Lahue and Joseph A. Bailey. It is a 30 year history of the American 35mm camera and how it made photography America's number 1 hobby. This is a popular reference book for camera collectors. We discovered a few new copies of the rare and highly collectible first edition published by University of Oklahoma Press: Norman in 1972. This book has never been used and is in MINT/NEW condition. This is Kalton C. Lahue's 12th book. Joseph Bailey was with the Marketing Education Center of Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY at the time of the printing of the book. There is a General Index in the book as well as an Index to Cameras which includes Alpa Reflex, Ansco, Argus, Bolsey, Contax, Falcon, Kodak, Leica, Rolleiflex, Universal, Wollensak and many more. 5-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches, 347 pages. $40.00 ISBN 0-931838-02-9		EXAKTA CAMERAS 1933-1978 by Clement Aguila & Michel Rouah Complete story of the pioneering SLR roll-film camera and the world's first successful 35mm SLR. Lists all models, lenses and accessories; a star system rates the rarity of each camera. 159 pp. 6 x 8 in. Illustrated. Hardbound. ONE COPY LEFT. $34.95 ISBN 0-906447-38-0
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