Another Camera for ebay

This camera is a Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic Special and they were produced from 1912 to 1926.

They were advertised as a "Soldiers Camera" during World War 1 even though it was strictly prohibited to take them to the trenches. It was the first camera to use 127 film and the back of the camera had an area called an autographic feature which allowed notes to be written onto the paper backing of the film.

This camera is unusual as it is painted in smooth black and has the autographic feature which the first models did not have.

As can be seen this camera is in nearly mint condition with everything working perfectly and even has an empty spool in the back together with the original camera case. There are no holes in the bellows and the stylus is in position on the back plate which is usually missing. The only place where the paint has slightly rubbed off is on the view finder lens surround.
The flecks of white that can be seen is paper tissue where I have wiped the paint before taking the pictures.

It is said that George Mallory was given one of these cameras on his ill fated expedition on Mt Everest and who may have been the first person to reach the summit.There are extensive efforts to find his body and perhaps the camera.

I hope it goes to a good home either a collection or a museum as it is in such good condition.