26th Apr, 2019 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine
A Leica III 'British Military' Rangefinder Body
1936, black, serial no. 191452, body, G-VG, shutter working; Engraved to top 'W6/JD/8502'. During the war effort, adverts were placed in tabloids with the headline 'The R.A.F. needs your Leica or Contax Camera Now'. These examples sent to the Ministry had British Military markings applied.
Sold for £1,080
Result plus buyers premium
1936, black, serial no. 191452, body, G-VG, shutter working; Engraved to top 'W6/JD/8502'. During the war effort, adverts were placed in tabloids with the headline 'The R.A.F. needs your Leica or Contax Camera Now'. These examples sent to the Ministry had British Military markings applied.
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019
