Leica I(c) Luxus no. 48417

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Leica I(c) Luxus no. 48417
non-standardised, with gilt top and baseplate and fittings, skin-covered body, a matched Leitz gilt-barrel Elmar f/3.5 50mm. lens, the barrel engraved 417 and cap

Literature

James L. Lager (1993), Leica. An Illustrated History. Volume I - Cameras, p. 32.

Lot Essay

According to information from Leica Camera GmbH Leica 48417 was purchased or loaned by Dölz on 8-11-1932. Serial number information indicates that the camera was part of a batch numbered 48417-48419 produced in 1931. Lager illustrates camera number 48418 which is also a non-standardised Leica I(c).

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