Leica: The First 50 Years

Leica: The First 50 Years by Rogliatti, Gianni. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780906447055.

From the inside front flap: The Leica reference book returns in a considerably enlarged form. As well as carrying the original important information detailing all the Leica models made since 1925, it now has an additional five chapters on important subjects such as the Third Prototype Camera, with illustrations; the 50th Anniversary cameras and considerably extended sections on military models, special Leica models, experimental models and motor and winding aids; all profusely illustrated. The lens section has been extensively enlarged with illustrations and lens diagrams of each screw type with full description, including the quantity of each lens manufactured. The camera number list has now been extended and includes the M range of cameras, up to and including 1970, in full detail. The book also comprises the code word list as before, and now totals 180 pages with 152 illustrations, (over 100 being new.) A very welcome addition to the Leica bookshelf with considerable additional information.