1996, black, serial no. 2300901, with Leitz Summilux-M ASPH. f/1.4 35mm lens, black, serial no. 3758901, body, VG-E, shutter currently not firing, all moveable parts were very stiff and locked when opened, probably due to never ever being actioned, lens, VG, some very light internal haze and some very light fungus-like marks towards the rear, complete with original paperwork, presentation box and maker's box
Note: Only 996 cameras were manufactured. Both the body and lens are marked '966/901'
Note: This lot incurs VAT, due to being imported into the UK, at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate of 20% on Buyer's Premium. This is not applicable to bidders if Flints exports this lot outside of the UK.
Sold for £6,500
Result plus buyers premium
1996, black, serial no. 2300901, with Leitz Summilux-M ASPH. f/1.4 35mm lens, black, serial no. 3758901, body, VG-E, shutter currently not firing, all moveable parts were very stiff and locked when opened, probably due to never ever being actioned, lens, VG, some very light internal haze and some very light fungus-like marks towards the rear, complete with original paperwork, presentation box and maker's box
Note: Only 996 cameras were manufactured. Both the body and lens are marked '966/901'
Note: This lot incurs VAT, due to being imported into the UK, at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate of 20% on Buyer's Premium. This is not applicable to bidders if Flints exports this lot outside of the UK.
Auction: Fine Photographica, 17th Nov, 2022