[LargeFormat] Did Perth fall into the ocean?

[philip lambert]

Dear Uncle Dick
I am glad that the mail is getting through despite the washed-away roads and
the plague of deadly echidnea.
I was interested to read about your absent 6x9 Super Rollex .  Was this for
a 5x4 or 6x9 Linhof?    I used a 6x7 Rapid Rollex on my Century Graphic (I
could not find a 6x9 one) which slides into 6x9 cameras designed to use a
Linhof-type double darkslide. It is plastic, quite light and works well. I
bought mine from a dealer for £225 in mint condition but cheaper ones have
been seen on Ebay.co.uk. The more conventional metal Rollexes that replace
the Linhof groundglass back usually come cheaper, unless as new. How much
are you  buying them for in the States inc freight?  I  found it so
expensive to buy bits in the US what with freight across the planet and UK
customs when landed that it isn't worth thinking about.
Philip.

> Dear Messrs Lambert and Nanson,
>
>      Uncle Dick is currently engaged in biting his nails to the quick. He
> has purchased a Linhof 6 x 9 Super Rollex back on eBay and is having a
> little difficulty getting in contact with the seller. Oh, he has a couple
of
> phone numbers and they seem to be genuine, but one does not answer and one
> has never heard of the seller.
>
>      He is biding his time, realising that it is Labour Day in the USA,
and
> will try again throughout the week. He is optimistic - all the previous
eBay
> deals have been very sweet. It would be sad to think of this one going
sour.
>
>     The rest of the time apart from bandaging the fingers is spent in the
> darkroom printing results from costume shoots for the medieval club. They
> have advanced to the plate armour stage and this is much more spectacular
> than the old dark age gear. The females are bursting forth in wimples and
> such.
>
>     More news as it breaks.
>
>      Uncle Dick
>
>
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