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  Le Meritoire Camera

The Le Meritoire Camera was manufactured by J. Lancaster and Son from 1882 to approximately 1905. Described as a very good apparatus for the beginner. This front focusing camera has double swing back, single bellows extension, vertical, horizontal and corner swing. Made of polished mahogany with tapered cloth bellows. Available in just about every size imaginable including, a quarter plate, half plate, full plate, 10 x 8, 12 x 10, and 15 x 12 inches. Priced from £1 11 to £8 10.

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