Tarif No. 17 der Abteilung für photographische Optik (Tarif No. 17 of the Department for Photographic Lenses)
Munich: Optische Anstalt G. Rodenstock, No date (1890s). First edition. Softcover. Quarto. 58 [2]pp. Original decorative wraps in blue and light brown with black lettering on cover. Illustrated title page.
Sales catalog of the optical manufacturer G. Rodenstock. The company was founded in Würzburg by Josef and Michael Rodenstock in 1877, originally selling mathematical and optical instruments. The operations were moved to Munich in 1883 manufacturing and supplying a wide array of optical equipment. Focusing on prescription eyeglasses, 75% of their business, the company also offers ophthalmic - and X-ray equipment as well as instruments for clinical examination.
This catalog offers a wide variety of photographic lenses, illustrated with twelve full page samples of b/w photographs taken with equipment from the company's production, as well as numerous drawings of products offered. Includes prices for the products and a page with general advice relating to the choosing of lenses according to photographic necessities. Text in German. Very light wear to wraps, interior in fine condition. Very good to fine condition. Item #55913
Price: $575.00