Rarest FIRST EDITION Instructions Nikon F Photomic Flag 1961 Red/White/Black Vertical Format, Mint- Cosmetics Start Price USD 36.00 Current Price USD 36.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Scottsdale, Arizona See more about 'Rarest FIRST EDITION Instructions Nikon F Photomic Flag' Description Positively NO PAYPAL please.  In late 1961 or early '62 with the introduction of the first Photomic metered finder for the Nikon F 35mm SLR 35mm film camera, the company made an extra effort to provide an instruction book for the camera/finder combo.  As was customary with Nippon Kogaku, the first edition of a new publication carried NO PRINT CODE.  That is the clue to a FIRST EDITION.  In proper sequence,  this booklet could be designaed F-1800.  By use of prototype dummy units, this manual shows images of the Flag Switch Photomic, the first version.  Solid mint minus cosmetics, no folds, dog ears, or writing, with a tight stapled spine and clean inside and out.  Page format is about 4" x 6", with 31 numbered pages plus covers.  NO RESERVE.  Buyer to pay with money order or bank check to include $2.00 USPS First Class to USA address. Place a Bid!