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Historic Leica cameras to be auctioned off in Vienna

Leica camera for auction

A collection of historic Leica cameras will go under the hammer at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction in Vienna on March 10.

Leica camera for auction
One of the highlights will be a Leica 0-series No. 122. With the original folding viewfinder, unique film spool and take-up spool, it is probably the most original and best condition to be auctioned. It is estimated that it will fetch  700,000 to 900,000 (HK$6.82 million to HK$8.77 million). When this camera series was launched in 1923, only about 25 pieces were produced. It was one of the major rarities in camera history. 
Leica camera for auction
Leica camera for auction
Other highlights includes a Leica M3 prototype No. 0040 and Leica MP black paint No. MP-89, which it is estimated will fetch from 300,000 to 400,000, and 200,000 to 250,000, respectively.    

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One of the highlights will be a Leica O-series No. 122, launched in 1923