Leica Collector's Guide 2nd Edition
West Sussex, UK: Hove Collectors Books, 2005. Quarto, red hardcover, spine embossed with gilt lettering, xii, 624 pp., four additional leaves of publisher's advertising at end (unpaginated), illustrated endpapers, 16 double-sided colour plates, illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout, two attached red ribbon markers included. Very light spotting on top text edge; otherwise as new. Second edition. A revised, updated and reset edition of the most comprehensive collector's guide to Leica cameras ever written. Dennis Laney presents a virtually complete catalogue of all Leitz and Leica products since the beginning of their manufacture. While Laney covers the fascinating history of Leitz and the development of the Leica Company, the real star of this incredible compendium is the detailed catalogue of products, each with an accompanying photograph, information on variations, codewords and all relevant details for the item. Included are entries on cine and digital cameras, lenses, and a multitude of accessories for reproduction, copying, micro and medical work, darkroom equipment and projectors. There is also a chapter devoted to binoculars, made since 1907 and now an important part of the Leica output. A bibliography, a list of camera serial numbers, a list of lens serial numbers, a codeword index, a catalogue number index and a general product index complete the text.
Laney's masterwork makes this exceptional volume ideal for any Leica enthusiast, whether they be a Leica collector, user or dealer. Item #4841
Price (AUD): $1,400.00