Antique camera and photographica collectors and enthusiasts will delight in this well researched, easy-to-follow reference. In the constantly fluctuating and sometimes confusing market of camera collectibles, this book provides an easy-to-understand exploration of the hobby, including the most rare and highly collectible cameras, stereoscopes, magic lanterns and slides, Daguerreotypes, tinytypes, cabinet-size images, stereo view cards and much more. Over 2,000 listings include production details on style, model, material, special markings, and current pricing. Readers will easily identify collectibles with hundreds of photographs, and a 16-page section of vivid color photos provides a glimpse of the most rare and collectible antique cameras and photographica on the market. This definitive reference is a rare find in the small section of books on these fascinating collectibles!.