Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Probably the book is "The Leica", subtitled "A History Illustrating Every Model and Accessory" by Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck. Yes, the photos are excellent and very large. It even has a real index! You could do a search on www.bibliofind.com to see what current used prices are like. For a new book in your price range, Laney's "Leica Collector's Guide" is good. I probably reference it more than any other because of its organized chapters and Leica part-code index and serial number tables. I think it is around $75 new. I read a few pages and everybody thinks I'm an expert. . . Gary Todoroff - ---------- > From: Dave Munroe > There is an amazing book on the history of Leica -- I'm not sure of the > exact title but it is something like "History of Leica Cameras" -- I saw > it only once at Powell's bookstore in Portland and it was $90 in used but > near-mint condition. I'm sorry I didn't buy it on the spot, but at the > time $90 was a bit much. > > Anyway, it's about 11x14" and has the largest, sharpest, most beautiful > photos of the M-cameras that I've ever seen. If anyone knows the exact > title and author or publisher, I too would be grateful. > > -Dave