Lot 4 Vintage Kodak Photography Manuals E-75 E-77 Tourist II Polaroid Album #1511A

Description

Dive into the golden age of analog photography with this curated collection of four mid-century artifacts, perfect for retro decor enthusiasts, vintage camera collectors, and film history buffs. This lot includes Kodak’s iconic E-75 and E-77 Color Data Books, a rare 1953 Kodak Tourist II instruction manual, and a Polaroid Collectible Photo Album #1511A. These items showcase classic mid-century design aesthetics and provide essential references for Kodachrome, Ektachrome processing, and instant Land Camera printing.

Condition ranges from Very Good to Good with honest descriptions of wear appropriate for age. The Kodak E-75 (1965) and E-77 (1968) reference guides feature white wire-O bindings and retain original $1.00 price stamps; they exhibit bumped corners, slight spine rubbing on the E-77, and localized foxing on the E-75 corner but remain complete with no missing pages. The 32-page Tourist II pamphlet is intact with clear diagrams, while the Polaroid Album shows gentle vintage patina consistent with its era, holding up to 16 prints.
Why buy? This lot offers a unique glimpse into postwar American manufacturing and the democratization of photography. Ideal as functional decor for darkrooms or studios, educational resources for film restoration projects, or a cohesive archival set for instant photography historians. All items are authentic manufacturer literature from Eastman Kodak Co. and Polaroid Corporation, USA.

FEATURES:
• Complete set of 4 vintage photography items: Kodak E-75 Data Book, Kodak E-77 Data Book, Kodak Tourist II Instruction Manual, and Polaroid Album #1511A.
• Kodak reference books include white wire-O comb bindings allowing lay-flat functionality and retain original $1.00 retail price stamps on covers.
• Polaroid Album #1511A holds 16 Land Camera prints; features spiral binding, retro grey/beige striped cover, and “Made in USA” markings.
• Condition verified: Very Good to Good. Wear includes bumped corners, spine rubbing on wire bindings, and age-appropriate foxing/discoloration on E-75 corner. No structural damage, tears, or missing pages.
• Materials consist of pulp-paper covers, uncoated paper interiors, wire-O combs, stapled pamphlet binding, and durable cardboard album stock.