Photography in Postal History

Friday, 29 January 2021

South Africa – Letter to Linhof Präzisions-Kamera-Werke

Business stationery sent from South Africa to Linhof Präzisions-Kamera-Werke in Munich, Germany — renowned producer of medium and large format cameras. Linhof, founded in 1887 by Valentin Linhof (1854–1929), became known for its precision-engineered Technika line, which began with the production of metal cameras as early as 1889.

Damga tarihi : 1959 Güney Africa

Linhof Präzisions-Kamera-Werke (Münih,Almanya) firmasına gönderilmiş iş zarfı.Firma 1887 yılında Valentin Linhof (1854-1929) Almanya'da kurulmuştur.Orta ve büyük format fotoğraf makinaları üreticisidir.Kullandıkları marka "Technika"'dır.Ayrıca 1889 yılında ilk metal fotoğraf makinasının üretimini gerçekleştirmişlerdir.

The correspondence exemplifies international connections in the photographic equipment industry. South African dealers sought precision products like the Technika series, manufactured by Linhof in Munich, a hallmark of German camera engineering.

Date of use : 1959 South Africa

Business stationery.The letter was adressed to the company Linhof Präzisions-Kamera-Werke (Münich,Germany),manufacturer of medium and large format cameras, known above all for its"Technica" cameras.The company was founded in 1887 by Valentin Linhof (1854-1929),initially to produce and sell photographic leaf shutters of own design.First all metal camera was manufactured in 1889.

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