Krügener Taschenbuch camera (Book-Camera)

{"overview":"The Krügener Taschenbuch camera, known as the Book-Camera, is a late-19th-century German detective camera disguised as a small hardbound book. As of 2026, what a Krügener Book-Camera is worth depends heavily on completeness of the disguise, condition of the leather covering, and whether original plate holders are present. Fully intact examples sell for a premium, while worn or incomplete bodies fetch the lower end of the range.","buying_guide":"Inspect the leather-covered exterior for lifting, cracking, or repairs, as the book disguise is central to the camera's value. Check that the lens, shutter mechanism, and internal plate-carrying mechanism are present and functional, since missing parts are effectively irreplaceable.

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