LEICA LEITZ 72 18X24 MIDLAND ELC HALF FRAME CAMERA +PAPERS 100 YEAR SALE NICE!
Description
Leica 72 MIDLAND 18x24 half frame screw mount camera
Serial #357326
Made in the Second batch of 150, 33 in the first batch TOTAL of 183 ever made
Made in 1948-1950 after the war just ended
Extremely rare, desirable and outstanding!
All proper and original features.
Leica 72 MIDLAND 18x24 half frame screw mount camera
Serial #357326
Made in the Second batch of 150, 33 in the first batch TOTAL of 183 ever made
Made in 1948-1950 after the war just ended
Extremely rare, desirable and outstanding!
All proper and original features.
75 frame counter knob,
later solid half frame viewfinder window, and all the proper feature.
This original half frame camera is one of the rarest and most unusual cameras that Leica has ever made.
Marked MIDLAND Ontario which is also, in my opinion is a rarity in itself
Included are a letter of authenticity from a Leica authority ( Ottmar Michaely ) , as well as a photocopy of the original factory ledger showing allocation of resources.
This original half frame camera is one of the rarest and most unusual cameras that Leica has ever made.
Marked MIDLAND Ontario which is also, in my opinion is a rarity in itself
Included are a letter of authenticity from a Leica authority ( Ottmar Michaely ) , as well as a photocopy of the original factory ledger showing allocation of resources.
One of my favourite SM cameras and in my opinion, the hardest to find.
I am offering a magnificent piece of Leica and Leitz MIDLAND history.
Not only the camera itself with the matching lens, but this is the camera that was sold at the original 2014 100 YEARS OF LEICA Westlicht sale when the new Leica factory first opened in Wetzlar
I did attend the sale but this camera was sold to another high bidder for 14,000 EURO + 20% premium (Nearly $20,000 USD and 10 year ago when prices were much less overall)
This is likley the most important Leica 72 of all except for the first and last made.
Great provenance and history. Leica Cataloged ( which will also be included with this camera ) and rarely seen and offered camera
Details
-18mm x 24mm half frame body
-Only 150 Midland examples made / 33 Wetzlar
-Cat No. Leica 72
LMOOK
Auction Includes
-Leica 50mm f3.5 Elmar
-Leica front lens cap
Cosmetics 9+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Leatherette is all intact
-Top and bottom plates have a few bright marks
Mechanics 9-/10
-Shutter speeds are working well
-All other camera functions are working normally
-Aperture ring is smooth, focusing is also smooth
Optics 9+/10
-Viewfinder is bright and clean
-The rangefinder and viewfinder is clean and clear. Working well
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches in the lens
A spectacular, RARE and desirable camera.
This particular example is truly exceptional with the finest provenance and history.
Such an important camera and truly rare as a Leica 72 MIDLAND camera alone
A pleasure and must have for any collector or enthusiast