very scarce title Classic Collection Publication 1994; Text ENGLISH and
GERMAN. Hardcover, 7-1/4 x 10-1/4", 415 pages, about 400 original B&W
photographs. Inside very clean, Dust-jacket has some rubbing /edgewear/small tear. Inscribed to friend on inside cover.
This book presents a systematic presentation of all Leica Copies
made world-wide in the last 60 years. In detail more than 220 different models
from eight countries and 33 factories and workshops, and this number does not
take into account the variants produced. Family tree, technical data and all the
important characteristics collectors need for cataloging and distinguishing the
cameras is covered by the guide. Book is in very good condition. Very minor
bump on lower edge of cover. Dust-jacket is in good condition.
Contents:
China:
Chang Chiang - Da Lai - Nanjing M1 - Red Flag
20 - Shanghai
England:
Periflex models - Interplan-A -
Maxim - Reid
Family
France:
Sagem
Germany:
Neuca
Italy:
Director
35 - Effebi - Faf - Fiumea - Gamma Family - Kristall and Wega Family - Perseo
series - Recta - Sonne Family
Japan:
Alta - Bower - Hansa
Canon - Canon Family - Chiyoca Family - Ichicon 35 - Honor Family - Jeicy -
Leotax Family - Melcon Family - Minolta Family - Muley - Nippon-Nicca-Yashica -
Nicca Family - Nippon Family - NR III - Peerless - Snider 35 - Tanack Family -
Tower Family - Yashica Family
Russia:
Drug - Fag Pioner -
Goi - Fed Family - Revue 4 - Taxal - Leningrad - Zarya - Zorki
Family
United States:
Kardon -
Ranger
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