Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Friday Sales:Leica A
From: John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 07:57:45 -0600

From the serial number you are taking about the first cameras with a fixed
lens. The value depends not only on condition (which sounds great) but also
on the lens mounted on the camera. Approximately 59 000 of these cameras
were made with five different lenses.

Elmar   R+

Hektor RR

Elmax  RRR

Anastigmat  RRR+

Close focussing lens  Contact your bank manager!

It might also have a leaf shutter lens which would make it a Model B. The
best book to consult would be James Lager's "Leica - An Illustrated History,
Volume 1 - Cameras. Please provide us with more details and I am sure we can
be even more helpful.

John Collier

> From: "Linda Bunn" <elbee@netzero.net>
> 
> 
> Any idea what is a fair price for:
> 
> Leica 1 (A)  Serial number  87XX;
> Has lens cap and leather case.;
> Camera Condition - EX (really..... the camera was properly stored since the
> 30's);
> Wear - Minor brassing on top back of camera;
> Light scuff mark on top of camera near the serial number
> Vulcanite is complete, but there is a split in back at the screw
> Case is missing one strap holder.
> 
>