History of the 35 Mm. Still Camera [signed] [first edition]

NrF/NrF. First edition, first printing in d/w. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ROGER HICKS, on front endpaper. Inscription reads, 'For -----/Roger Hicks'. Profusely illustrated with photographs and line-drawings. A well-researched and authoritative history of the 35mm camera from 1912 to 1967: including camera controls and layout, construction, lenses and other details.a Glossary of major manufacturers; Bibliography, General Index and Lens Index. A near fine copy, in a near fine d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.