Lot of 3 Vintage Kodak Color Data Books | Dye Transfer, Color Negatives, Flexichrome | 1950s Photography Guides

Product Description

Discover a vintage lot of three Kodak Color Data Books, each offering expert guidance on mid-century photographic processes. This set includes “Kodak Dye Transfer Process,” “Printing Color Negatives,” and “Kodak Flexichrome Process.” 

Perfect for collectors, photography enthusiasts, or retro design aficionados, these slim paperbacks deliver step-by-step instructions on creating vibrant, true-to-life color prints.

Quick Specs

• Format: Paperback booklets,
  
• Dimensions: 9″ × 6″ each (approx. 23 × 15 cm)
• Page Counts: 60 pages (Dye Transfer), 56 pages (Color Negatives), 40 pages (Flexichrome)
• Language: English
• Publisher/Date: Eastman Kodak Company (Printings: 1950s – 1958)
• Condition Level: See “Condition” below
• Includes: Three separate volumes—Dye Transfer Process, Printing Color Negatives, Flexichrome Process
• Condition: Cover: Genuine vintage wear—light scuffs, edge wear, small corner dings, and light surface creases typical of mid-century pamphlets. Colors remain bright and collectible. Spine/Binder: Comb binding intact on all three; minor stress marks but no missing teeth. Pages: Cream-to-light-yellow toning throughout, with occasional light spotting at margins. Interiors are clean with no tears, underlining, or writing.
• Overall: Good-Very Good (Grade G/VG) for vintage paperbacks; fully intact and highly collectible.

About Kodak Color Data Books:

Published by the Eastman Kodak Company, these paperback data books guided professional and amateur photographers through advanced color reproduction techniques. Crafted in the 1950s, each booklet offers clear explanations, illustrations, and practical tips for achieving the best dye transfers, color negatives, and Flexichrome prints.

Elevate your collection—or your next photo project—with these authentic Kodak Color Data Books. Own a piece of photographic history today!

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