Kuribayashi First Roll
The Kuribayashi First Roll is a Japanese roll-film camera produced by Kuribayashi Camera Works, the Tokyo maker that later became Petri. It is an early-era model from the firm's pre-Petri output and is encountered today as a collector item rather than a user camera.
Auction evidence for the First Roll is thin: a single UK saleroom result from 2009 hammered at £150, which is the only data point available for what the camera is worth at wholesale level. With just one verified sale on record, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a firm guide to what the camera sells for, and condition and completeness would heavily influence any future price.
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: May 2009
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| May 2009 | EUR 150 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18425) Title: Kuribayashi First Roll
Description:
6x9cm for roll film 120, Tokyo-Anastigmat 6.3/10.5cm no.9119 in Seikosha shutter, frame finder Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 350 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 150 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_23929) Title: Kuribayashi First Roll
Description:
6x9cm for rollfilm 120, Tokyo-Anastigmat 6.3/10.5cm no.9119 in Seikosha shutter, frame finder Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 350 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kuribayashi First Roll worth today?
On the only UK auction record available, a First Roll sold for £150 at hammer in 2009; with no recent comparables, that figure is the best reference point but not a reliable current market price.
How much does a Kuribayashi First Roll sell for at auction?
The single verified UK saleroom result is £150, achieved in 2009. A clean, complete example could reasonably command more today, but there is not enough data to set a firm range.
Is the Kuribayashi First Roll a rare camera?
It appears infrequently in UK auctions — only one hammer result is on file — which suggests limited supply rather than strong demand-driven pricing.