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Leitz Prototype 8,5cm Brilliant Finder

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Item Details

Description

Leitz Versuchsmuster zum 8,5 cm Spiegelsucher. Gehäuse mit vorne schmalem Bund, die Gravur sehr fein und noch in der frühen Schrifttype ausgeführt. Unterschiedlich zur späteren Serienversion auch auf der Unterseite.
Äußerst schöner Zustand.

Literatur: Wilhelm Albert, „Geburtstage der Leitz Fotokonstruktionen ab 1927“, S. 124.

Leitz experimental 8,5 cm brilliant finder. Housing with slim collar at the front, the engraving is done in a very thin line thickness and still in the early font. Different to the serial production version also on the bottom side.
Extremely nice condition.

Literature: Wilhelm Albert, "Birthdays of the Leitz Photo Constructions from 1927", p. 124.

Production Year: 1950

Condition

A-

Buyer's Premium

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Leitz Prototype 8,5cm Brilliant Finder

Name: Leitz Prototype 8,5cm Brilliant Finder
SKU: 108546625
Price: 3600 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €4,000 - €5,000

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Starting Price €2,600

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