A rare Leica MP with matching Leicavit MP,
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A rare Leica MP with matching Leicavit MP,
No. 184,
with 5cm f2 Summicron lens No. 1216923, in collapsible M mount, matching number on inside of shutter crate.
Sold for HK$ 572,000 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Literature:
    Leica - A History Illustrating Every Model and Accessory, p. 160, P.H.V.Hasbroeck. Sothebys Publications, 1983.

    Introduced in 1956 as a special M Leica for press use, 450 units of these MP types were produced and were available in both chrome and black variants.
    MP Leicas have evolved into being the iconic Leica.

Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches

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