[CAMERAS]. 4 Twin Lens Reflex cameras with related material, incl. two Rolleiflex cameras.

Rolleiflex 3.5F camera, top edge marked "2232484," made in Germany. With lens marked "Planar 1:3.5 f=75mm." With case. -- Rolleiflex Automat TLR camera, top edge marked "1409744," made in Germany. Top lens marked "Heidosmat 1:2.8/75 526521," bottom lens marked "Schneider-Krauznach-Xenar 1:3.5/75 3546980." With original box. -- Rocca Montanus Super Reflex camera, made in Germany. With lenses marked, "Steinheil Munchen Cassar 1:28 f=80mm," and numbered "1212417" and "1211405" respectively. -- Yashika-44 camera, top edge marked "FA 1020127," made in Japan. With lens marked "Yashikor 1:3.5 682767." With case.

[With:] PEARLMAN, Alec. The Rollei Manual. London: The Fountain Press, 1953. -- TYDINGS, Kenneth. The Modern Rolleiflex and Rolleicord Guide. New York: Greenberg, 1953. -- 2 square format modern photographs taken with the Rolleiflex, including abstract image and industrial scene, 10 x 10 in. or smaller. -- Silver gelatin photograph of a military figure posed with a Rolleiflex, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (sight). -- Modern copy print of Elizabeth Taylor taking a picture with her Rolleiflex.

Together, 4 cameras and accompanying materials.

The Robert W. Lisle History of Photography Collection

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Cameras not tested, with condition consistent with age and use. Additional images available upon request.

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[CAMERAS]. 4 Twin Lens Reflex cameras with related material, incl. two Rolleiflex cameras.

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