Carl Zeiss, Jena Optische Werkstaette Photographic Lenses Hand Cameras 1905

Austin, TX: Zeiss Historica Society, 2013. Later printing. Wraps. Near Fine. Later printing. 93, [1] pages. 7 x 10 inches. Pictorial wrappers, spine glued. A reprint of the original Zeiss catalog from 1905 (now rare) for distribution as a premium to the members of Zeiss Historica Society in 2013. Much higher production values than normally seen in these reprints and a fine reference for the shelf. Wraps. The Zeiss Historica Society was founded by Thomas Schreiner, Charles Barringer, Jr. and (as noted in some of the society's journals) Lawrence J. Gubas. Subcribed to by Zeiss enthusiasts all over the world, the "objectives of the Society are the study (truncated) of, and exchange of information on the significant products and innovations of the Zeiss companies from their inception to the present." The Society was able to publish much interesting, scholarly material on many aspects of Zeiss drawing on personal member collections as well as individual research. With the concurrence of the modern Zeiss firms, Zeiss Historica also re-issued a few historic catalogs sent as premiums to members. The material offered here is new old stock and was acquired from the Society after it was disbanded.

Several color illustrations, and images of six Zeiss catalogs on the rear cover in addition to a description of the society. (Inventory #: 29149)