15th Jul, 2024 10:00

Cameras & Scientific Auction

 
Lot 10
 

A Leica R4 'Jesse Owens' Golden Anniversary Camera

1987, black, serial no. 1672632, with Leitz Vario-Elmar-R f/4 70-210mm lens, 1987, black, serial no. 3331227, body, VG, still sealed, lens, still sealed in packaging, albeit damaged at one end,

Note: Limited edition number C027 - camera body with matching engraving, this camera has a history dating back to the original manufacturer, E. Leitz N.Y., in 1987 sent a letter (enclosed) to Christie's South Kensington asking if they could send this camera to be sold as part of a new, larger 'collection' - in this case, the Jesse Owens' collection.

Sold for £875

Result plus buyers premium


 

1987, black, serial no. 1672632, with Leitz Vario-Elmar-R f/4 70-210mm lens, 1987, black, serial no. 3331227, body, VG, still sealed, lens, still sealed in packaging, albeit damaged at one end,

Note: Limited edition number C027 - camera body with matching engraving, this camera has a history dating back to the original manufacturer, E. Leitz N.Y., in 1987 sent a letter (enclosed) to Christie's South Kensington asking if they could send this camera to be sold as part of a new, larger 'collection' - in this case, the Jesse Owens' collection.

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