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Photography cameras The ”bible” of camera. Mckeown`s Cameras. 12th AND LAST edition 2005-6. Over 10,000 photos ! SC. 1248 pages. 28 x 21.5 x 5.5 cm. Quite good condition. 3.300 k”g. Although not up to date on prices but still an iconic work and a true must for camera collectors. - The monumental McKeown’s Price Guide to Antique & Classic Cameras, in its 12th and final edition (2005–2006), is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and authoritative encyclopedia ever published on classic and collectible cameras. Covering more than 40,000 different camera models — from the earliest 19th-century devices to 35mm, TLR, SLR, and even early digital cameras of the late 20th century — this edition remains an essential reference for collectors, dealers, historians, and museums worldwide. This twelfth edition represents the culmination of decades of meticulous research by James and Joan McKeown and includes hundreds of additional brands, models, and technical details not found in earlier printings. It has since become the definitive standard reference for identifying and valuing cameras of all eras. 📷 Contents and Structure Over 10,000 clear and detailed photographs and illustrations for visual identification Comprehensive pricing tables and market value estimates for thousands of models Historical and technical notes on major and lesser-known manufacturers: Leica, Zeiss Ikon, Rolleiflex, Kodak, Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Voigtländer, and many others Dual alphabetical indexes — by manufacturer and by camera type — for easy navigation Serial number ranges, patent data, and production dates to aid accurate identification of rare models 🏆 Significance and Appeal This edition established itself as the global benchmark for the camera collecting world, serving for more than a decade as the official standard reference used by museums, auction houses, and professional dealers. Because no later edition was ever released, the 12th (2005–2006) remains the most complete and sought-after version, prized both as a research tool and as a collectible book in its own right. For photography enthusiasts, the guide is not merely a price manual but a captivating chronicle of photographic history, blending technology, craftsmanship, and cultural evolution into one monumental work. 🪶 Condition of This Copy A copy in Very Good to Excellent condition: Clean boards and spine, bright pages, crisp printing and illustrations. No markings, highlighting, or inscriptions. (If applicable: Includes the original Dust Jacket in fine condition.) 📏💬 Editor’s Note “A monumental reference — the Bible of camera collectors. No serious enthusiast can be without it.” (Classic Camera Review Journal, 2006) 💡 Recommended For Collectors of antique and classic cameras Dealers and auction specialists in photographic equipment Museums, libraries, and academic institutions Historians of photography and design