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The Most Recent Additions to This Category are First!
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This volume takes you on a visual journey through hundreds of never before published carte de viste photographs accompanied by authoritative text. This book is a unique record of magnified black and white images showcasing what "real" people wore in this hugely popular time period. Whether you are a costume designer or historian looking for inspiration or simply a fan wishing to gaze upon the beautiful clothing details, this spectacular book has it all The Way They Were: Dressed In 1860-1865, volume 2 is the definitive study of clothing details and accessories for women, children and men who lived in 1860-1865 America.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. One of the most intriguing and little studied forms of nineteenth-century photography is the tintype. Introduced in 1856 as a low-cost alternative to the daguerreotype and the albumen print, the tintype was widely marketed from the 1860s through the first decades of the twentieth century as the most popular photographic medium. The picture-making preference of the people, it was almost never used for celebrity portraiture: It was affordable, portable, unique and available almost everywhere. Because of its ubiquity, the tintype provides a startlingly candid record of the political upheavals that rocked the four decades following the American Civil War-and the personal anxieties they induced. As this book's author, Steven Kasher, argues, the tintype studio became a kind of performance space in which sitters could act out their personal identities. Sitters brought to the tintype studio not just their family and friends but also the tools of their trade, costumes, toys, stuffed animals and other such props. Often they would enact stereotypes and fantasies that reflected or challenged conventional gender, race and class roles. Surprisingly, the tintype was almost exclusively an American phenomenon, rarely used in other countries, and this book demonstrates how this modest form of photography provides extraordinary insight into the development of national attitudes and characteristics in the formative years of the early Modern era. Featured in this book are more than 200 remarkable examples of tintypes, mostly drawn from the Permanent Collection of the International Center of Photography in New York.  This is a set of 4 Vintage technical radio magazines: titles include: 1. ca 1928 1001 Radio Questions and Answers Published by Radio News 2. ca 1930 Amateurs' Handibook Published by Radio News 3. ca 1935 Radio Man's Guide Published by Radio News 4. ca 1947 Radio Craft magazine [DeForest Anniversary issue - 40 years of the Vacuum Tube] Condition: varies to issue: Fine to VG NOTE: Price is for all 4 magazines; please contact us for shipping method: Priority Mail or Book Rate  Priced separately at 19.99 each: Book #1 is a Limited 1st Edition of the P. R. Mallory Company's Radio Service Encyclopedia dated Jan 1937; 216 pages this book has plenty of useful info for vintage radio repair and restoration. This book is in VF to Fine condition/ no marks, no rips, etc. Book 2 is the second edition of the same book, April 1938; This book is also in VF to Fine condition. NOTE: Please contact us for shipping method preferred: Priority Mail or Book Rate

The Way They Were: Dressed in 1860-1865: $12.99

  

America and the Tintype by: Steven Kashe $52.20

  

SET OF 4 VINTAGE RADIO NEWS TECHNICAL MA $19.99

  

2 VINTAGE RADIO BOOK MALLORY YAXLEY RADI $19.99
Folding Kodak Senior Six-20 camera, takes 8 exposures, 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch size, on no. 620 film without reloading. It was made between 1937 and 1939, in the USA. This camera is in excellent clean condition.  Wonderful burgundy album from the 20s. First page has a few photo corners and there is writing on the inside cover, otherwise in excellent condition.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This amazing collection of nearly 600 cartes de visite is a superb photographic reference and companion to other documents already written about the 1860-1865 time period. Each carte de visite reveals a multitude of details. Every time this book is opened, it will be an adventure. Ladies' dress fabric prints, plaids, stripes and trimsLadies' outerwear, hats, shawls and accessoriesLadies special attire -- mourning, bridal and ball gownsChildren's hats ,dresses, suits and accessoriesMen's hats, coats, vests, trousers and accessories This book is a treasure trove of information ... a "must have" for every costume designer and living historian .. rich in suggestions for the student  This is a vintage RCA tube table radio dating from the 1940s; it has an Art Deco Machine Age dark brown Bakelite [plastic]case and a gold tone dial. A great old vintage table radio for restoration. Reverse reads: Radio Corporation of American Condition: missing one knob, no cracks or breaks to bakelite case but case needs a good cleaning, electric cord is brittle and broken;not tested and I doubt it works; I am not a radio collector but will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Kodak Folding Camera, Senior Six-20 mode $69.00

  

Burgundy Leather Album $20.00

  

The Way They Were: Dressed in 1860-1865 $12.99

  

VINTAGE RCA ART DECO MACHINE AGE BAKELIT $24.99
This is an original ca 1918-1929, antique nickel plated Victrola [internal horn] No2 Reproducer or Soundbox made by the Victor Talking Machine Co. and designed to fit the Victrola XIV, XVI, and XVII models; it later became standard equipment on virtually all Victrolas with the exception of the lowest priced table models. Condition: does appear to need new gasket NOTE: as I am out of my antique field with this item, please contact me with any questions you may have and I will be happy to respond.  Dating from ca 1907, this original antique reproducer was made by the Columbia Phonograph Co. for that company's Grafonola. The Graphophone was a phonograph also made by the Columbia Phonograph Company that played both cylinder and 78 RPM records. However, in 1907 the company introduced it's Grafonola [phonograph] which had an internal horn and played 78 RPM records. Condition: does appear to need new gasket NOTE: as I am out of my field of expertise with this item, please contact me with any questions you may have and I will be happy to respond.  This is an original Gold tone phonograph reproducer made by the Cheney Talking Machine Company of Chicago, Illinois. This reproducer is marked: Cheney Reproducer PTD-Feb-8-1916. Condition: good, center part has darken with age. Guarnteed to be original and not a reproduction. I am a bit out of my anitque field in this catagory; however, I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.  Rather dark ambrotype photo in case. The subject is a small girl. It appears the photo has been remounted and is very clean, although dark. The case is in immaculate condition. Case measures 74 mm by 61 mm and 19 mm thick (2.7/8 inches by 2.3/8 inches and 3/4 inch thick).

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE NICKEL VICTOR VICTROLA $74.99

  

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE GR $59.99

  

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL GOLD PHONOGRAPH CHENEY $44.95

  

Ambrotype of a Small Girl. $132.00
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - "The Classic Rollei" is a comprehensive guide to the Rollei twin-lens reflex cameras made between 1929 and 1981. It covers all the production models and virtually all the accessories. The book looks at the reasons behind the rise of the Rolleis, at the causes of their eventual decline, and at some of the well-known photographers who relied on them in the course of their professional careers. This is a guide to everything you could wish to know about the cameras themselves, plus a fascinating insight into the history of the Rollei brand. The lenses and shutters fitted to the various models are also covered, along with invaluable advice for anyone thinking of buying a Rollei-whether they are collectors or users. "The Classic Rollei "is an indispensable guide to these world-famous cameras and will interest everyone keen to learn more about photography at the height of the roll-film era.  Wonderful theater picture of Star Wars Character Java the Hutt and Princess Leia. Poster is 11" X 14" and has "1994 Lucasfilm, LTD" on the bottom right corner. In excellent condition.  Woncder theater poster of all the characters on this Star Wars film. There is Chewbacca, Han Solo, Princess Leia, CP30, and Luke Skywalker. Poster is 11" X 14" and has "Luscasfilm, LTD" on the right bottom corner. In excellent condition.  Wonderful poster of Star Wars battleships. Poster is 11" X 14" and has "Lucasfilm, LTD" on the right bottom. Some bending on the upper right and lower corner of the poster, but otherwise in excellent condition.

The Classic Rollei: A Definitive Guide b $36.00

  

Star Wars-Java the Hutt Theater Poster $15.00

  

Star Wars Characters Theater Poster $15.00

  

Star Wars-Battleships Theater Poster $10.00
Think these are theater posters of the Star Wars series. Poster is 11" X 14" and has "Lucasfilm, LTD" on the right bottom corner. Some rubbing on the right of the poster, but is is background not on the picture, otherwise in excellent condition.  Wonderful theater poster of a battle of space ships from the Star War Series. Poster is 11" X 14" and has "Lucasfilm LTD" on the right bottom corner. In excellent condtion.  i think these are theater posters of Darth Vadar and one of his soilders from the Star War series. Poster is 11" X 14" and has "1994 Lucasfilm LTD" on the bottom right corner. In excellent condition.  Carte of Prince Arthur, the 1st Duke of Connaught & Strathearn. He was the 3rd son and 7th child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Taken by Russell & Sons, Chichester, England. He was married to Princess Louise of Prussia. Card measures 103 mm by 62.5 mm (4.1/16 nch by 2.7/16 nch). Some faint age spots, and is a little faded. Otherwise very good condition. (We also have Princess Louise’s Carte elsewhere in this categor

Star Wars-Luke Skywalker Theater Poster $10.00

  

Star Wars-Space Ship Battle Theater Post $15.00

  

Star Wars-Darth Vador Theater Poster $15.00

  

Carte de Visite Arthur, Duke of Connaugh $52.00
Copyright 1878 photo of Princess Louise, by Reichard & Lindner, Hof Photographen, Berlin. Princess Louise (1860-1917) married H.R.H. Arthur, the Duke of Connaught & Strathearn - who was the third son and seventh child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. She was 18 when this photo was taken. (We also have Arthur’s Carte de Visite elsewhere in this category). Carte measures 105 mm by 66 mm (4.1/8 inches by 2.5/8 inches). Very good condition, a little faded.  Nice pocket size guide to photography titled "John Hedgecoes Pocket Guide To Practical Photography" published by Simon & Schuster, NY. 7-1/2" by 3-3/4". Fine condition and looks new. 1979.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - A complete history of the Canon Rangefinder cameras. Every model is described, as well as their lenses, variations, numbers, etc.  A set of 12 Magic Lantern slides, each 9.5"x3". Each slide projects a mini-story, in 4 sections as it is guided through the Magic Lantern projector. There are forest scenes of animals, children playing, soldiers, folk outside a tavern, exotic travelers with camels in the desert. A wonderful variety of what would captivate a 19th century audience. The 12 slides are contained in a wood frame which had a cracked glass which has been removed. I have cleaned the outer surface of these slides, but some dust is on the surface of the paintings. No damage to the paintings. All paint is intact. This would make a wonderful package combined with my rminst36 listing of a Magic Lantern of the same era. The slides fit that projector. Slides could be removed from frame and shipped without the frame to reduce shipping costs. Contact me with questions and preference.

Carte de Visite Princess Louise of Pruss $52.00

  

John Hedgecoes Pocket Guide To Practical $4.95

  

Canon Rangefinder Cameras 1933-68 by: Pe $32.99

  

Hand Painted Magic Lantern Slides $240.00
A magic lantern or slide projector made ca 1890. This one may have been converted from a burner type to electric. It now holds an electric light bulb. Fixture need new wiring. There is a tall brass chimney to release heat. Glass slides were hand fed through the slot to produce a picture on a wall. This was used before photographic slides were perfected. The slides were likely glass with hand painted scenes. All black painted tin with gold trim. Has a brass medallion that say: Gesetzlich Geschutzt or LEGALLY PROTECTED IN GERMAN. The equivalent of Patented. Also the medallion contains the number 720. Please see my listing rmar17 of a compatible set of hand painted glass slides from the same estate.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Table of Contents: - - Choosing and using the digital SLRs from leading manufacturers, including Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Fuji, and more Everything necessary to choose the right digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera and gain a working knowledge of its functions and features is provided in this guidebook. Up-to-date reviews of the latest digital model offerings from Canon, Nikon, and Pentax are provided and the features of each type of camera are explained, including focusing capabilities, camera controls, and menu options. Sample photographs taken with each of the cameras discussed vividly reveal the strengths and weaknesses of each camera and allow buyers to make a well-informed choice in buying a new SLR.  This is a complete set-up including the Realist Stereo Camera, Tripod, Flash attachment, Storage Case, Light Meter, flash bulbs, Instructions. Appears to be in excellent condition. My friend, a photography buff, could find no issues with it. I believe it is from the '50's era.  This is a Realist Stereo Viewer. Model 2062. In original box with instructions and in very good condition. The electric model with battery adapter. The perfect way to view your 3-d slides. I also have the Realist Stereo camera for sale. That one is inventory number 01441 if you wish to look it up onsite. I know little about these items and have had them checked out by a photography buff, a friend. I trust his judgement that this is in very usable condition. Perhaps needs a bulb replacement.

Antique Tin Slide Projector or Magic Lan $125.00

  

The Master Guide to Digital SLR Cameras $14.99

  

Realist Stereo Camera, Tripod, Flash, Ca $345.00

  

Realist Stereo Viewer, Elec. $75.00
I have had this camera checked out by a a friend who has a hobby of photography and it appears to be in very good condition. Marked Made in Germany. Kodak Anastigmat F4.5 135 mm No. 1701. It comes with film holders and a case to hold spent film and a reflector. This is as found and has been in storage for many years. I find no damage to bellows etc. The case holding it all has been repaired with duct tape but still latches and serves the purpose. This item must ship via USPS Parcel posst insured due to size and weight.  A photo album with black lacqueware covers with an oriental scene. This one features a bridge, person in a boat and buidings in the background. Measures 8.5 in. x 5.25 in. Contains 18 pages. I don't believe it has ever been used. In good displayable, usable condition.  A photo album with black lacqueware covers with an oriental scene. This one features a person walking on a bridge and a home/building in the background. Measures 8.5 in. x 5.25 in. Contains 18 pages. I don't believe it has ever been used. In good displayable, usable condition.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Quick Notes: Photographer Darius Kinsey spent 50 years in the field, beginning in 1890. This large format style book comprises a large portion of his photographic work in Northwest Washington State, circa 1920s, primarily among the logging crews and the steam locomotives which served them. Publishers Full Description: A superb collection of photographs from the archives of one of the most remarkable partnerships in the history of photography. Here are stunning portraits of the team locomotives used by the logging industry in northwest Washington during the first half of the 20th century, beautifully reproduced in duo-tone, on high-quality matte paper. Entertaining text recounts the history of each locomotive and the logging operation that used it. 53 photos.

Kodak Anastigmat No. 1701 35 mm Camera $275.00

  

Photo Album, Oriental Lacquerware $25.00

  

Lacquerware Photo album, Oriental $25.00

  

Kinsey Photographer: The Locomotive Port $20.66
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Quick Notes: Photographer Darius Kinsey spent 50 years in the field, beginning in 1890. This large format style book comprises a large portion of his photographic work in Northwest Washington State, circa 1920s. Early logging crews and their stories are featured in this work.. Publishers Full Description: A magnificent collection of 206 classic duotone photographs of the Pacific Northwest taken in the first half of the century by renowned photographers Darius and Tabitha Kinsey. A stunning book of photography and a testament to the beauty of the region and the colorful life of its people. Captures the romance and rugged splendor of the Northwest--the glaciers, streams, trees, and loggers. Printed on high-quality matte art paper. Over 50,000 copies of earlier editions sold by Chronicle Books.  This wonderful album makes you want to give up computer storing of photos. Wonderful painted picture of a bonnet girl in pink and a boy in blue giving the flowers to his girl. Album is 9 1/2" X 12 1/2" and 1 1/4" thick. Held together with a great satin ribbon. Has never been used, still in original box bottom. In excellent condition.  Wonderful Black and green photo album with faux hinges on the side. Album is 10 1/2" X 13 3/4" and 1 1/2" thick. Has never been used and in excellent condition.  This fine vintage advertisement for a 1953 ad for Kodak is in excellent condition. This magazine ad measures approx. 10 1/4" x 13 1/2" and is suitable for framing. This vintage ad depicts man taking pictures.

Kinsey Photographer: A Half Century of N $26.96

  

Bonnet Girl and Boy Snapshots Album $65.00

  

Black Leather Photo Album $45.00

  

1953 Kodak With Man Taking Picture $9.00
Charming photo of a young girl enjoying what it appears to be Lollipop, Photo is in fine for age condition, with some damage to the corners as per images, It is attached to black (album) paper, Measuring 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.  This is antique photograph, Postcard showing Happy Little Girl, Dressed in beautiful Victorian style dress wearing pretty hat a bit big for her head (what it appears to me), The nicest thing is her lovely smile, In front of her standing is rather large windmill toy, but she is paying attention to camera?, Photo is in very fine condition, Measuring approximately 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.  This is antique photograph showing 2 children, Adorable Baby brother and the Big Sister, Both outfitted in white dresses, typical Victorian style, Photo is in very fine condition,Measuring approximately 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.  This is antique photograph showing adorable young English boy wearing what it appears to be victorian style velvet outfit, Boots with many buttons and straw hat which is placed on the grass next to him, Typical Victorian outfit, Photo is in very fine condition, Measuring approximately 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.

Real Photo Girl with Lollipop $14.99

  

Real Photo Postcard Tiny Girl w / Windmil $16.99

  

Real Photo Postcard Young Children $15.99

  

Real Photo Little Boy in Velvet Outfit $24.99
This is antique photograph showing 2 children, Probably baby brother and his big sister, She is wearing beautiful 2 piece white outfit adorned with embroidery and lace, Typical Victorian dress, Photo is in very fine condition,Measuring approximately 4 x 3 inches.  Charming antique Photo, Showing adorable little girl wearing Victorian style white dress and beautiful hat, Photo measures approximately 6 1/2 x 4 1/4.  Charming photo of Cute Baby, Mother and relative, Great example of fashion and jewelry of late Victorian and Edwardian Era, Phot measures approximately 9 x 6 inches.  Beautiful photo of a Mother and a cute Baby, Picture is attached in to folding cover and measures approximately 6 1/4 x 4 inches.

Real Photo Adorable Baby Boy $9.99

  

Antique Photo Little Doll $28.00

  

Victorian Photo Mother Child and Aunt $28.00

  

Mother Child Photo Charming $16.00
Beautiful photo of a parents and 2 lovely children, Dressed in their what it appears to be best clothing, Great example of fashion of late Victorian and Edwardian Era, Measuring approximately 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches.  Large Antique photo, Showing Young boy Dog sitting on chair and what it appears to be in young boys hands young chick, Photo is made of hard cardboard and measures approximately 6 1/2 x 4 1/4  What a handsom Photo, Post card, of young boy, Dressed in a white shirt and matching shorts,Excellent condition.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This unique book includes a working stereoscope/ stereoview viewer. Circa the late 1800s & early 1900s, each page is an accurate reproduction of stereoscope images taken of scenes from London. Opposite the stereoscope image is a full description of the scene pictured. Publishers Description: Here is London circa 1850s-1930s come to life again in rare original three-dimensional photographs: views of Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and the famous Beefeaters, nighttime on the Thames, Petticoat Lane, the Tower Bridge-and London Bridge when it was still alive and thriving in London.

Antique Photo Family of Four $28.99

  

Antique Photo Dog Boy Chick Introduction $28.99

  

Photo Young Boy $15.00

  

London in 3D (Stereoscope Images) $17.99
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This unique book includes a working stereoscope/ stereoview viewer. Circa the late 1800s & early 1900s, each page is an accurate reproduction of stereoscope images taken of scenes from New York City. Opposite the stereoscope image is a full description of the scene pictured. Publishers Description: Old New York lives and breathes once again in these rare original three-dimensional photographs, showing the city we love at its nostalgic best. Here are the first skyscrapers, the old street markets, the wharves, street cars and elevated trains, and our New York ancestors at work and play.  Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore Notes: This unique book includes a working stereoscope/ stereoview viewer. Circa the late 1800s & early 1900s, each page is an accurate reproduction of stereoscope images taken of scenes from Minnesota. Opposite the stereoscope image is a full description of the scene pictured. Publishers Description: Our Stereoscope books will look like a long-forgotten photo album discovered in Grandma's attic, which opens up to display a lost world come to life through 3-D photography. Each book will include a brief, colorful history of stereoscope photography, which started in the 1850s offering people their first photographic views of the world and remained popular until the Great Depression of the 1930s. This was the television or internet of the time, and millions of viewers and photos were sold by traveling door-to-door salesmen. 45 images will be reproduced, along with their reverse side including a detailed historical caption on the subject.  Sweet science young black boxing prize fighter in training. See stock # BOX1001 for another great old Boxer! See our other TIAS webshops for more great old photos and antiques! NorthForkPets.com & TearDropMemories.com  Large Victorian boxing match sparring photo. See stock # BOX1002 for another great old Boxer! See our other TIAS webshops for more great old photos and antiques! NorthForkPets.com & TearDropMemories.com

New York City in 3D (Stereoscope Images) $17.99

  

Minnesota in 3D (Stereoscope Images) $17.99

  

Big Victorian Black Boxer & White Traine $250.00

  

19th Century Pugilists Boxing Match Phot $199.99
Massive antique late 19th century round celluloid family photograph.  This is a vintage, unused Hallmark photo album with acid free self adhesive pages. Still in the original box. Measures 12.5 x 11 in. Soft vinyl cover. Also included are 4 packages of 8 pages each so you won't run out of pages for some time. I find no damage.  Ambrotype of a woman - very severely dressed, possibly in mourning as she appears to be wearing a pair of mourning bracelets. Her belt and choker necklace are highlighted in gold. The embossed case has had a black tape repair to the hinge, otherwise condition is extremely good overall. The photo has a little minor spotting along the bottom edge. Case measures 7.6 cm by 6.3 cm (3 inches by 2.1/2 inches).  This is a vintage plastic bodied Diana style camera often referred to as a toy camera. These toy cameras originated in the 1960s and were produced by the Great Wall Plastic Co. in China, under many names and for many different markets. This Diana type is a Zodiac which takes 16 black/white or colour pictures with 120 film. It also features 3 apertures for various weather conditions, 3 distance ranges for various spaces and 2 shutter settings for snap and bulb. Condition: this is a vintage, unused camera with original box, carry strap and manual Today, these Dianas have recently become very popular due to the various and interesting dreamy effects their poor design quality can impart to a photograph! Thus this camera has become in its own right an art producing image maker!

BIG Late Victorian Celluloid Photo Fami $125.00

  

Hallmark Photo Album + Inserts $35.00

  

Small Ambrotype Photograph, Cased. Woman $155.00

  

VINTAGE TOY DIANA TYPE ZODIAC ART CAMERA

This vintage, ca 1952-56, collectible Argus 35mm camera with Bakelite plastic and metal castings construction that truly represents the classic look of the 1950s. This 35mm camera features side holes for a flash attachment, a coupling gear between the lens and the range finder dial, a simple diaphragm shutter that lets the camera make use of interchangeable lenses, it has different windows for viewfinder and range finder. With the quiet leaf shutter, this camera opens and closes the shutter to expose a photograph. Condition: comes with original leather case that is in mint condition; camera is very clean and in apparently working order, no scratches to case of lens, has some discoloration to metal dial around lens (see close-up images) otherwise camera is in very clean little used condition. This Argus camera was the best-selling 35mm camera in the world for nearly three decades, and helped popularize the 35mm format. Due to its shape, size, and weight, it is commonly referred to as The Brick by photographers. The Argus C3 held a reputation for rugged durability and managed to outlast most of its American competition as well as fend off precision German-built cameras and the cheap high quality Japanese cameras that began to enter the American market in the 1950s. But eventually the design simply became too outdated and clumsy and production ended in 1966. A later variant of the C3, the Matchmatic model, has recently become popular among Harry Potter collectors, as the character Colin Creevey used it in the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Features include: Lens: Argus Coated Cintar 50mm 1:3.5 Shutter: leaf shutter Shutter speed range: Bulb, 1/10-1/300 Focus areas: 3 ft. to infinity Focus modes: range finder is coupled to distance control View finder: optical,with superimposed range finder  This is a vintage Taron VL f1.8 ('5'-L) 35 mm rangefinder camera with a built-in uncoupled selenium meter. Introduced in 1959 by the Nippon Kosokki Co., it was actually the first Taron camera with a lightmeter and the VL series used a Copal SVL shutter with speeds B, 1sec to 1/500s, it also featured an interesting idler geared rewind lever, offset to allow room for the lightmeter. This camera comes with a Taronar F.C. 45mm/f1.8 lens, the original leather carry case, and a set of Taron filters also with leather case. Condition: appears to be in very good, clean condition, no scratches to camera body or lens, interior is very clean, camera does work. Leather case in good condition some wear, upper portion of case has become detached from lower portion but still usable. Please note, I am not a camera collector, but I will be glad to answer any questions or provide additional images if requested.  Size: 8 inches height, 6-inches width Subject: pretty young woman with short bobbed hair Condition: vintage, minor surface scratches Comments: Green background of photo in contrast to the yellow border for a nice color blend  Size: oval, 7-1/2 inches height, 5-5/8 inches width Subject: Outside pose of blonde child, striped socks, building in background Condition: vintage, some scratching to surface Comments: dark brown border with gold band

VINTAGE ARGUS C3 RANGE-FINDER 35mm HARRY

 

VINTAGE TARON VL 1. 8 35mm RANGEFINDER C

 

Celluloid Photo – Yellow Border $22.00

  

Oval Celluloid of Blonde Child / Dark Br $18.00


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