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Graflex No.3A

The Graflex No.3A is a large-format roll-film press and field camera from the early twentieth century, built around the 3A postcard format (roughly 3¼ × 5½ inches). It was positioned as a professional press and reportage tool of its era, typical of Graflex's focal-plane-shutter hand cameras.

At UK auction today, hammer prices for the Graflex No.3A are thin and condition-led: recorded results sit between about £80 and £130, with a midpoint close to £100. With only a couple of saleroom data points, what a No.3A is worth at any given sale depends heavily on completeness of the body, shutter function and cosmetic condition, and clean outfits tend to sell for the upper end of that range.

Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: July 2025

Date Price Source
Jul 2025 £80 Special Auction Services
Nov 2007 EUR 480 Leitz Auction
Nov 1998 £126 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Graflex No.3A worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Graflex No.3A has sold in the roughly £80–£130 hammer range, with value strongly tied to shutter condition and completeness.

How much does a Graflex No.3A sell for at auction?

Recent and historical saleroom results show the No.3A selling for around £80 at a 2025 UK auction and £126 at an earlier Christie's sale, giving a working midpoint near £100.

What affects the price of a Graflex No.3A?

Shutter functionality, bellows integrity, original leather covering and overall cosmetic condition are the main drivers of value, since restoration work on these cameras is specialist and costly.