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The Thomas International Photo Directory of Antique Cameras
by Thomas, Douglas B
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
Topsfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Washington, D. C.: Thomas International, 1983. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Edition. xvii, [1], 337 pages. 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches. Red cloth binding with color printed dust jacket. A crisp clean copy, noting some sun fading to the dj spine panel. Cloth. Covers the period 1840-1940. 3905 cameras illustrated with black and white photograph. Details on the photos are not great but sufficient to identify the camera, with manufacturer, date of manufacture, and comments about the camera's features. Not a price guide, but very helpful for those trying to identify what they have on hand.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Kuenzig Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27023
- Title
- The Thomas International Photo Directory of Antique Cameras
- Author
- Thomas, Douglas B
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Thomas International
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D. C.
- Date Published
- 1983
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About the Seller
Kuenzig Books
Biblio member since 2008
Topsfield, Massachusetts
About Kuenzig Books
Kuenzig Books specializes in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). We handle ephemera and artifacts including early computer material, the history of communications, and other innovations that have affected the way we live and work. We also deal in scientific instruments (didactic and professional), a broad range of documentary photography and ephemera, and other eclectic material as luck and interest provides.
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