[Leica] Leica Books....which to buy?

[Thinkofcole at aol.com (Thinkofcole@aol.com)]

Rev., I have found the following to be very helpful in seeing a picture of  
each Leica model plus all its features:
 
1. "Identifying Leica Lenses," by Ghester Sartorius (paperback)
2. "Identifying Leica Cameras," by Ghester Sartorius (paperback)
 
If you are interested in Leica copies, the two best reference works are  
these: 
 
1. "Leica Copies," by HPR, hardcover.
2. "300 Leica Copies," by Pont/Princelle, hardcover. 
 
If you want pocket guides, these are great:
 
1.  Leica Pocket Book, by Hove Collectors Books, cameras and lenses,  hard 
cover, with serial numbers. 
 
2.  Leica Accessory Guide, Hove Collectors Books, accessories, with  code 
names and code numbers. 
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If you really want to splurge:
 
Leica, An Illustrated History, by James L. Lager, three volumes: Vol. 1,  
cameras; Vol. 2, lenses; Vol. 3, accessories...
 
I have these and others and will be glad to help you, suggest others, or  
help you with the names of places where you can get them...regards, bob  cole