Leitz Auction
Starting Price €3,000
Total bids: 0
Estimate
€6,000 – 7,000
€6,000 – 7,000
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serial number
25000
Condition
B+
Manufacture Year
1929
Product number
A04171
A historically important Leica I Mod. A bearing the milestone serial number 25000, presented in 1929 to the renowned Swedish explorer Sven Hedin.
Leitz established a long tradition of reserving significant serial numbers for presentation cameras and distinguished recipients. One of the earliest examples was Leica no.1000, presented in 1925, followed by further milestone cameras including no.10000 and the offered no.25000. This tradition continued throughout Leica history, with notable examples presented to explorers, photographers, statesmen and other prominent personalities.
According to the Leitz delivery records, the offered camera was initially delivered to Ernst Leitz London. It is preserved in good overall condition.
Leitz established a long tradition of reserving significant serial numbers for presentation cameras and distinguished recipients. One of the earliest examples was Leica no.1000, presented in 1925, followed by further milestone cameras including no.10000 and the offered no.25000. This tradition continued throughout Leica history, with notable examples presented to explorers, photographers, statesmen and other prominent personalities.
According to the Leitz delivery records, the offered camera was initially delivered to Ernst Leitz London. It is preserved in good overall condition.