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The Fall 2015 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on November 14

By LR admin | Published: October 8, 2015

Update: the results of the auction are now published online. The Fall 2015 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Woodbridge, Connecticut. The auction catalog can be downloaded here.

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Leica X2 à la carte camera engraved with Nick Ut’s signature to be actioned for charity at the Leica Store Manchester

By LR admin | Published: July 4, 2015

Leica Store Manchester had two special guests during their grand opening on June 19th: Kim Phuc (Napalm Girl) and photographer Nick Ut. As part of the event, the store is auctioning an à la carte Leica X2 camera for Kim Phuc’s charity, the Kim Foundation International. Here are the details:

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Leica results from the 27th WestLicht Camera Auction

By LR admin | Published: June 17, 2015

Here are some of the Leica results from the 27th WestLicht Camera Auction that took place on June 13, 2015: One of the first Leica cameras produced in series was the Leica I Mod. A with an Elmax lens sold for €20,400/$23,000. This collector’s item, in its original state, is exactly 90 years old. The top […]

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This special edition Leica Noctilux f/1 lens comes with its own Elie Bleu humidor

By LR admin | Published: June 13, 2015

This special edition Leica Noctilux f/1 limited edition lens comes with its own humidor. After 66 bids, the currently price on eBay is $7,800. The lens was originally introduced in May, 2008 with a price tag of 10,000 Euros (the French press release can be found here): Update: the lens sold for $12,768 after 81 […]

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The catalog for the June WestLicht auction is now available online

By LR admin | Published: May 19, 2015
Leica camera WestLicht auction

The catalogs for the upcoming WestLicht auction are now available online (you can now bid online until the day before the auction): Photographs auction (June 12, 2015, 6 pm CEST) Camera auction (June 13, 2015, 11 am CEST) Here are some of the items listed for auction:

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Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction now accepting consignments for their Fall 2015 auction

By LR admin | Published: April 20, 2015

Leica auctions are not only for buying used gear or waiting to find out which rare model will break the next record for most expensive camera – you can also sell your own Leica equipment. Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction is currently accepting consignments for their upcoming Fall 2015 auction.  For more information, read the auction FAQs and auction reserves rules.

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DIY Leica M6 “Correspondent” kit for sale on eBay

By LR admin | Published: March 9, 2015

For sale on eBay UK: “Body Leica M6 and sandpaper, without optics (to be spent in the style Leica M-P “Correspondent).” Price: €21,600 (around $23,000).

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