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Le Coultre & Cie. Compass II

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Description

Englische Version mit poliertem Aluminiumgehäuse mit Anastigmat 1:3.5/35 mm Objektiv. Keine „PANORAMIC HEAD“ Gravur wie bei späteren Modellen üblich.

Dabei: Originalstativ, ein entwickeltes Negativ, 4 Planfilme, Box für Planfilme, zwei Anleitungen „How to take Snap-Shots with the Compass Camera I“ und „Instructions for the use of the Compass Camera II“.

Literatur: Michael Pritchard and Douglas St. Denny, „Spy Camera“, S. 83ff.

English version with polished aluminium body with Anastigmat 35 mm f/3.5 lens. No „PANORAMIC HEAD“ engraving as usual on later models.

Included: Original tripod, one developed negative, 4 sheet films, box for sheet films, two instruction books „How to take Snap-Shots with the Compass Camera I“ and „Instructions for the use of the Compass Camera II“.

Literature: Michael Pritchard and Douglas St. Denny, „Spy Camera“, p. 83ff.

Serial Number: 2003

Production Year: ca. 1937-41

Condition

B+

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Le Coultre & Cie. Compass II

Name: Le Coultre & Cie. Compass II
SKU: 88394431
Price: 2600 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €4,000 - €4,500

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